Under 18 Tobacco Use
In recent years, the use of e-cigarettes and vape devices among youth in South Carolina has eclipsed the use of cigarettes. Current data show that about 1 in 5 teenagers in South Carolina currently vape.
Prioritize Physical Activity in Schools
Prioritize Physical Activity in Schools
DPH’s Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention Section (NPAO) leads efforts to improve policy, communication and overall collaboration between partners working on prioritizing physical activity in schools. DPH also provides technical assistance, support, and training to schools on SC FitnessGram.
For more information on prioritizing physical activity in schools, contact Erica Ayers at ayersee@dph.sc.gov.
