New research has revealed the U.S. states with the least smokers, with Connecticut top five.
The study by vape manufacturer YoCan analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and America’s Health Rankings to see which states had the lowest percentage of adults who reported smoking at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime and who currently smoke daily or some days.
Rounding out the top five are Connecticut and Washington in a tie, behind Utah, Maryland, California and Hawaii, with 9.80% of their adults reporting consistently smoking. In Connecticut, this is comprised of 9.80% for adults aged 18 to 44, 12.50% for those aged 45 to 64, and 7.10% for those aged 65 and over.
Commenting on the findings, Louis Lou, a spokesperson for YoCan, said: “The overall trend here is that adults aged 65 and over smoke less consistently than younger or older generations. This could be for several reasons, for example, health concerns for older generations….Regarding location, the trend here is that smoking is beginning to be not as common along the West Coast, with several of these states providing enough alternatives.” (New Jersey, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C. and New Hampshire finish the top 10.)
