Not only do Tobacco Nations youth and adults smoke at higher rates, their residents also smoke many more cigarettes per capita annually (66.6 packs) than those in the rest of the U.S
Trends in daily cigarette consumption often highlight underlying issues like stress, economic challenges, and social isolation, which can influence smoking habits
According to the CDC, because tobacco control policies take a population-based approach to improving health, policies have the potential to reach groups most affected by tobacco and reduce disparities. But these policies are largely enacted and enforced at the state and local level, where there is significant variation
Six percent of all healthcare expenditures are from people who currently smoke, a little over one percent are from people who recently quit smoking, and nearly four-and-a-half percent are from people who quit smoking long-term
Explore state-level data for smoking