In 2021, 15% of the state's adult population were recorded as cigarette smokers and 6.1% as smokeless tobacco users, according to the most recent data.
(Bismarck, ND) Spring rain has resulted in an increased mosquito population in North Dakota, bringing West Nile Virus concerns. North Dakota Health and Human Services reminds you to take precautions against mosquito bites, including staying indoors around dusk and dawn, and removing standing water from your property. Wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts can also help
The federally initiated review determined which North Dakotans are still eligible for Medicaid coverage following the end of the temporary COVID coverage extensions.