These U.S. States Smoke the Most, Ranked, California Isn’t the Healthiest

A recent report by NiceRX shows differences in cigarette use between states. Smoking is a main contributor to lung cancer, heart disease and puts people at a higher risk of several illnesses and diseases. Avoiding negative and destructive habits is important to living a long and healthy life.

West Virginia Smokes the Most

Nearly a quarter (23.8%) of adults in West Virginia use cigarettes. West Virginia is also 2nd to last in self-reported obesity (39.7%) and has the 2nd lowest life expectancy in the country at 74.5 years.

States That Smoke the Most

1. West Virginia | 23.8%
2. Kentucky | 23.6%
3. Louisiana | 21.9%
4. Ohio | 20.8%
5. Mississippi | 20.4%
6. Alabama | 20.2%
7. Arkansas | 20.2%
8. Tennessee | 19.9%
9. Missouri | 19.6%
10. Indiana | 19.2%

States That Smoke the Least

1. Utah | 7.9%
2. California | 10.0%
3. Massachusetts | 12.0%
4. Connecticut | 12.1%
5. Hawaii | 12.3%
6. Washington | 12.6%
7. Maryland | 12.7%
8. New York | 12.7%
9. Rhode Island | 13.3%
10. Colorado | 13.5%