Originally published by The Center for Community Solutions
This research brief examines tobacco use among LGBTQ+ adults in Northeast Ohio using data from the Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment. The analysis highlights elevated use among young adults ages 18–26, a strong overlap with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, and low short-term readiness to quit. The brief emphasizes the need for integrated, LGBTQ+-affirming “Quit + Care” models that address mental health, stress, and structural stigma alongside cessation support.