Percentage of U.S. adults aged 18 years or older who were current cigarette smokers in 2012:7
- 18.1% of all adults (42.1 million people): 20.1% of males, 14.5% of females
- 21.8% of non-Hispanic American Indians/Alaska Natives
- 19.7% of non-Hispanic Whites
- 18.1% of non-Hispanic Blacks
- 12.5% of Hispanics
- 10.7% of non-Hispanic Asians (excluding Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders)
- 26.1% of multiple race individuals
Notes:
- Current smokers are defined as persons who reported smoking at least 100 cigarettes during their lifetime and who, at the time of interview, reported smoking every day or some days.
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