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Current tobacco use among adults in the United States: Findings from the National Adult Tobacco Survey

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  • King, B.A.
  • Dube, S.R.
  • Tynan, M.A.

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Objectives. We assessed the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of tobacco use among US adults. Methods. We used data from the 2009-2010 National Adult Tobacco Survey, a national landline and cell phone survey of adults aged 18 years and older, to estimate current use of any tobacco; cigarettes; cigars, cigarillos, or small cigars; chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip; water pipes; snus; and pipes. We stratified estimates by gender, age, race/ethnicity, education, income, sexual orientation, and US state. Results. National prevalence of current use was 25.2% for any tobacco; 19.5% for cigarettes; 6.6% for cigars, cigarillos, or small cigars; 3.4% for chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip; 1.5% for water pipes; 1.4% for snus; and 1.1% for pipes. Tobacco use was greatest among respondents who were male, younger, of non-Hispanic "other" race/ethnicity, less educated, less wealthy, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Prevalence ranged from 14.1% (Utah) to 37.4% (Kentucky). Conclusions. Tobacco use varies by geography and sociodemographic factors, but remains prevalent among US adults. Evidence-based prevention strategies are needed to decrease tobacco use and the health and economic burden of tobacco-related diseases.

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  • King, B.A. & Dube, S.R. & Tynan, M.A., 2012. "Current tobacco use among adults in the United States: Findings from the National Adult Tobacco Survey," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 102(11), pages 93-100.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2012.301002_3
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.301002
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