Across All 50 States, the Same 5 Disparities in Cigarette Smoking Persist
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Posted by: Natalia Gromov
Across the country, data show a consistent pattern of disparities in cigarette smoking, highlighting the relationship between tobacco use and various socioeconomic and health factors.
The CDC’s interactive tool on state tobacco-related disparities allows users to easily access these data, which include smoking prevalence by state and filters for demographics such as age, race, disability, income, education, and more. The tool incorporates data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the nation’s system of telephone surveys that collect information on health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services.
While smoking prevalence can vary widely in different parts of the country – 12 Midwestern and Southern states have 50% higher smoking prevalence – the same demographic factors influence disparities regardless of location. These five socioeconomic and health factors must be addressed to help all Americans enjoy healthy lives free from nicotine addiction.
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