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Cigarette Smoking Statistics
In the United States, an estimated 25.9 million men (23.9 percent) and 20.7 million women (18.1 percent) are smokers. These people are at higher risk of heart attack and stroke. The latest estimates for persons age 18 and older show...* * Among non-Hispanic whites, 24.0 percent of men and 20.0 percent of women smoke (2004). * Among non-Hispanic blacks, 26.7 percent of men and 17.3 percent of women smoke. * Among Hispanics, 21.1 percent of men and 11.1 percent of women smoke. * Among Asians (only), 20.6 percent of men and 6.1 percent of women smoke. * Among American Indians/Alaska Natives, 37.5 percent of men and 26.8 percent of women smoke. * Studies show that smoking prevalence is higher among those who had earned a GED diploma (43.2 percent) and among those with 9-11 years of education (32.6 percent) compared with those with more than 16 years of education (7.1 percent). It's highest among persons living below the poverty level (29.9 percent). * National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), 2005, National Center for Health Statistics Related AHA publications: * Heart and Stroke Facts * Heart disease and Stroke Statistics Update
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How many people died in the us from tobacco?
5 billion
Why do people us drugs tobacco and alcohol?
People use drugs and alcohol to feel good and to have an escape.
Is tobacco grown in Europe?
Not as much as the US. England and many Nordic nations have a large number of people that grow their own tobacco.
How many people die each day from smokeless tobacco in the US?
It is estimated that in the US, around 2,000 deaths per year are attributed to smokeless tobacco use, which equates to approximately 5-6 deaths per day. These deaths are typically the result of cancers of the mouth, throat, and pancreas.
How prevalent is smoking in the US?
25% of the population regularly uses tobacco. Tobacco use reportedly kills 2.5 times as many people each year as alcohol and drug abuse combined. According to data from the World Health Organization, there were 1.1 billion smokers worldwide
Do teens in the US use more alcohol or tobacco?
alcohol and your mom
Why is tobacco not banned form the us?
Tobacco is a back-bone agricultural product for many states in the southern part of the US, without which many people, counties and state economies would suffer dramatically. It has also been said that tax on tobacco is such a significant component of tax revenue throughout the US, that without it, all local economies would also suffer dramatically. In sum, tobacco is a major money maker for all the members of its distribution channel.
Is tobacco made in the us?
Yes, tobacco is GROWN in the US.
Is it legal for teens to smoke tobacco?
It is not illegal to grow your own tobacco. In fact, the practice of growing tobacco inside homes and gardens is widely accepted in the US. While growing tobacco for your personal use is legal, growing tobacco for commercial purposes is strictly regulated in the US and producing tobacco to be sold requires a license from the government..
What is the single leading causes of death in the us?
Tobacco use is the single leading preventable cause of death in the US.
How many deaths per year are caused by tobacco?
Approximately 400,000 each year in the US.
How many people in the US use prosthetics?
zero
