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The Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey

  1. Behavioral Research Program
  2. Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
  3. TUS-CPS

The Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey (TUS-CPS) is an NCI-sponsored survey of tobacco use that has been administered as part of the U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey approximately every 3-4 years since 1992-93. The most recent publicly released data are for May 2023.

Tobacco Control Funding Opportunities

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Fact Sheet

Get an overview of the TUS-CPS and its uses and linkages

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More TUS-CPS Information

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Suggested Citation

 

To cite the harmonized data, please use:

 

For each survey wave, please use:

  • US Department of Commerce, Census Bureau (Year of Data Release). National Cancer Institute and Food and Drug Administration co-sponsored Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey. Years of Survey. cancercontrol.cancer.gov/brp/tcrb/tus-cps/
 

To cite the Technical Documentation and Data Files, use the following in the citation: cancercontrol.cancer.gov/brp/tcrb/tus-cps/results.

Contact Us

For additional information, please contact us at ncidccpsbrpadvances@mail.nih.gov.

Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Not sure where to get started? View frequently asked questions regarding the TUS-CPS and how to make the most of these data.

1992-2023 Harmonized Dataset Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides an overview of the harmonized dataset, including information on the harmonization process, what variables were harmonized, and how to use the dataset.

Small Area Estimation

This presentation presents model-based Small Area Estimation techniques for researchers to analyze data below the state level (e.g., county-level).

User Workshops & Webinars

Enhance your knowledge of the TUS-CPS data and learn more about how to use this rich and unique data resource.