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Smoking in Adults with Diabetes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), persons with diabetes are at increased risk of complications from cardiovascular disease, such as stroke, congestive heart failure, and angina. Smoking cigarettes further increases this risk. Smoking increases the risk of renal (kidney) damage and is associated with worsening retinopathy, especially in young smokers.

Current Smoking by Diabetes Status in Virginia, 2006

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Healthy People 2010 Objective:
(27-1a.) Reduce cigarette smoking by adults to 12%

Source: VA BRFSS, 2006
Data Note: Percents are weighted towards annual population estimates.


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Diabetes Prevention and Control Project
109 Governor St, DCDPC 10th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 864-7877 Fax Phone: (804) 864-7880

Email: Diabetes@vdh.virginia.gov

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Last Updated: 05-12-2009

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