Tobacco Data Collection
Working Toward a Tobacco-Free Louisiana
Understanding Tobacco Data in Louisiana
The Louisiana Youth Tobacco Survey (LYTS) and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) exposes how tobacco use negatively impacts our residents in an effort to develop and implement strategies towards a tobacco-free Louisiana.
Louisiana Youth Tobacco Survey
The Louisiana Youth Tobacco Survey collects data from students in grades 6 through 12 related to tobacco. The survey is conducted in schools every two years.
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
This is a national survey that collects data through telephone surveys from over 400,000 adults annually. Respondents are asked questions regarding their relationship with tobacco.