Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Adults Who Quit Smoking 1 Day or More in Past Year (BRFS)
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This indicator shows the percentage of adults who quit smoking 1 day or more in past year.
Why is this important?
Tobacco is the agent most responsible for avoidable illness and death in America today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tobacco use brings premature death to almost half a million Americans each year, and it contributes to profound disability and pain in many others. The World Health Organization states that approximately one-third of all tobacco users in this country will die prematurely because of their dependence on tobacco. Areas with a high smoking prevalence will also have greater exposure to secondhand smoke for non-smokers, which can cause or exacerbate a wide range of adverse health effects such as cancer, respiratory infections, and asthma.
The Healthy People 2020 national health target is to reduce the proportion of adults aged 18 years and older who smoke cigarettes to 12.0%.
percentage of adults
| Municipal Region | Source | Measurement Period | Percentage of adults | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 5 Municipal Region values. The lowest value is 48%, and the highest value is 67%.
Half of the values are between 48% and 61%.
The middle (median) value is 61%.
Data Source
- Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (BRFS)
Maintained By: Milwaukee Health Care Partnership
Filed under: Health / Tobacco Use, Health Behaviors, Adults