TOBACCO AND NICOTINE USE
Smoking cigarettes has long been a significant public health concern due to its strong association with chronic disease and premature death. Our data show that between 1999 and 2022, smoking rates declined across almost all age groups, with a slight increase among the ages of 65-74, however the oldest population (aged 65-75 and older) consistently showing the lowest overall percentages.
Smoking is negatively associated with age, education, and income, meaning older, more educated, and higher-income individuals are less likely to report being current smokers. That said, some notable differences in smoking rates still exist. Across all age groups, married individuals smoked less on average than their unmarried counterparts.
EXPLORE THE DATA
Definition:
Percent of individuals who report having smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime and also report being a current every day or some day cigarette smoker.
Example:
People who have never smoked or have not smoked more than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime are automatically categorized as not engaging in cigarette use.