91% of ninth graders in the U.S are not currently smoking.
Around 90% of adult smokers report that they started smoking before the age of 18. This suggests that a high percentage of teen smokers transition to become regular smokers in adulthood.
Approximately 15-30 of smokers develop cancer.
Approximately 15 to 30 of cigarette smokers develop cancer.
Approximately 85-90 of smokers are at risk of developing cancer.
65.3
over 5 million
40%of women smoke
10 - 15%
Approximately 10-15 of non-smokers are at risk of developing lung cancer.
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