Estimates of cigarette quitting and quit attempts in the US household population, 25 years and older.
Those smoking everyday one year previously who at the time of the TUS-CPS interview
| Had any cessation activity in the past year, including quitting* (%) | Had quit smoking for 3+ months* (%) | Population Size (thousands) | Sample Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36.6 | 5.0 | 31,569 | 29,284 |
| Male | 36.2 | 5.0 | 16,874 | 13,968 |
| Female | 37.0 | 5.0 | 14,695 | 15,316 |
| Region: | ||||
| Northeast | 37.9 | 4.9 | 6,088 | 5,993 |
| Midwest | 35.5 | 4.5 | 8,065 | 7,532 |
| South | 34.9 | 4.6 | 11,847 | 9,665 |
| West | 40.4 | 6.6 | 5,570 | 6,094 |
| Race/Ethnicity: | ||||
| White | 36.0 | 5.2 | 25,332 | 24,740 |
| Black | 39.4 | 4.0 | 3,472 | 2,433 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34.8 | 4.3 | 380 | 428 |
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 38.8 | 4.3 | 637 | 478 |
| Hispanic | 38.4 | 4.7 | 1,748 | 1,205 |
| Age: | ||||
| 25-44 | 38.5 | 4.5 | 17,331 | 15,467 |
| 45-64 | 34.6 | 5.2 | 11,413 | 10,845 |
| 65+ | 32.8 | 7.2 | 2,824 | 2,972 |
| Education: | ||||
| <12 years | 31.9 | 4.1 | 6,243 | 5,612 |
| 12 years | 35.1 | 4.4 | 13,133 | 12,341 |
| 13-15 years | 40.2 | 5.6 | 8,365 | 7,866 |
| 16+ years | 41.4 | 7.2 | 3,828 | 3,465 |
*See text preceding table for definitions of quitting behavior.
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Last Updated
September 24, 2020