For years, tobacco addiction has been the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Alcohol and other drug abuse are also major contributors to premature death from heart disease, stroke, accidental injury and cirrhosis, among other proximate causes. Few behaviors produce greater health gains than freedom from addictions—and immersion in social support systems that prevent it.

Key indicators of how Washington measures in the category of Avoiding Addictions include:

Smoking Rates
Binge Drinking Rates