IN, KY rank among the most smoking-addicted states

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new study has revealed the US states most addicted to smoking, based on the percentage of residents attempting to quit. Both Indiana and Kentucky rank in the top ten for smoking addiction, with a low percentage of current smokers trying to quit.

Methodology

Researchers explain the study, which was conducted by vape manufacturer Yocan Vaporizer , utilized the most recent data from the American Lung Association on the percentage of adult cigarette smokers who made a quit attempt in each state. A quit attempt refers to a current cigarette smoker who stopped smoking for one day or more in the past year because they were trying to quit. Through this analysis, the study identified the top-performing and lowest-performing US states regarding smoking cessation efforts.

Rankings

The study says Kentucky ranks as the state most addicted to smoking, with only 46.3% of adult smokers making a quit attempt, which is 8.1% below the national average. This figure represents 328,706 of Kentucky’s smokers.

Researchers say, rounding out the bottom ten, just over half of Indiana’s smokers attempted to quit, with 52.1% trying to kick the habit. This equates to approximately 490,232 individuals in Indiana who made an effort to stop smoking over the past year.

The study says, meanwhile, Illinois ranks 30th out of 50 states, according to the “Leading US States in Quitting Smoking” graph seen below.

Conclusion

Speaking on the findings, Louis Lou from Yocan Vaporizer said, “The findings from this study reveal significant efforts and notable disparities in smoking cessation across the United States… Each year, smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths, accounting for about one in every five deaths. This staggering statistic highlights the critical importance of nationwide smoking cessation initiatives. It is crucial to address states such as Kentucky, Maine, and West Virginia, which have much lower rates of quit attempts, with less than half of their smokers trying to quit across 2022. This disparity points to a pressing need for increased support and resources in these regions to help residents quit smoking.”

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