Percent of Adults Who Smoke
2008
Percent of adults who smoke. U.S. total does not include territories. Data represent adults who reported that they currently smoke every day or some days. Data based on the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, an ongoing, state-based, random-digit-dialed telephone survey of noninstitutionalized civilian adults aged 18 years and older.Percentages are weighted to reflect population characteristics.
| Region | Value |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 0.22 |
| Alaska | 0.22 |
| Arizona | 0.16 |
| Arkansas | 0.22 |
| California | 0.14 |
| Colorado | 0.18 |
| Connecticut | 0.16 |
| Delaware | 0.18 |
| District of Columbia | 0.16 |
| Florida | 0.18 |
| Georgia | 0.20 |
| Guam | 0.27 |
| Hawaii | 0.15 |
| Idaho | 0.17 |
| Illinois | 0.21 |
| Indiana | 0.26 |
| Iowa | 0.19 |
| Kansas | 0.18 |
| Kentucky | 0.25 |
| Louisiana | 0.20 |
| Maine | 0.18 |
| Maryland | 0.15 |
| Massachusetts | 0.16 |
| Michigan | 0.20 |
| Minnesota | 0.18 |
| Mississippi | 0.23 |
| Missouri | 0.25 |
| Montana | 0.19 |
| Nebraska | 0.18 |
| Nevada | 0.22 |
| New Hampshire | 0.17 |
| New Jersey | 0.15 |
| New Mexico | 0.19 |
| New York | 0.17 |
| North Carolina | 0.21 |
| North Dakota | 0.18 |
| Ohio | 0.20 |
| Oklahoma | 0.25 |
| Oregon | 0.16 |
| Pennsylvania | 0.21 |
| Puerto Rico | 0.12 |
| Rhode Island | 0.17 |
| South Carolina | 0.20 |
| South Dakota | 0.18 |
| Tennessee | 0.23 |
| Texas | 0.19 |
| Utah | 0.09 |
| Vermont | 0.17 |
| Virgin Islands | 0.06 |
| Virginia | 0.16 |
| Washington | 0.16 |
| West Virginia | 0.27 |
| Wisconsin | 0.20 |
| Wyoming | 0.19 |
Comments
I was actually expecting to see the highest values for New York, the city that never sleeps and that has a very rapid rhythm of life compared to other areas. Is there a valid explanation for these statistics? Those high percentage states probably don't have as many anti smoking programs, that's what I can think of.
Reggis, addiction treatment center partner
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