91% of ninth graders in the U.S are not currently smoking.
Approximately 85%
65.3
over 5 million
40%of women smoke
10 - 15%
Active smokers are individuals who regularly smoke cigarettes or other tobacco products. Current smokers refer to individuals who are actively smoking at the time of assessment or study. Essentially, all current smokers are active smokers, but not all active smokers may be currently smoking.
The rate of smokers in the U.S. has leveled off for over a decade at about 23%, leaving the percentage of non-smokers at 77%. This rate varies widely by state, being as low as 10% smokers in some states and as high as over 30% in Kentucky.
Out of 100% only 2 percent quit the smoking
In the United States, approximately 8% of high school students reported smoking cigarettes in 2019 according to the CDC's National Youth Risk Behavior Survey. However, this number can vary depending on the country and region.
According to the Mayo Clinic, nearly 90 percent of adult smokers took up the habit before they turned 19.
It is estimated that 46 million Americans smoke, around 20 percent of the population.
According to research, the largest percentage of new smokers in the United States are young adults between the ages of 18-25. This age group tends to be more susceptible to peer pressure, experimentation, and stress, which can potentially lead to smoking initiation.