Cigarette Use by Adults

Jan 8

What does this measure?

This indicator measures the prevalence of current smoking among adults (defined as those 18 years and older) in New York State and selected counties. The data, sourced from the New York State Department of Health, represents the percentage of adults within each specified area who reported being current smokers during the given years. Tracking this percentage over time provides insights into the smoking habits of the adult population and can help to evaluate the effectiveness of tobacco control efforts at both the state and local levels.

Cigarette Use by Adults by klancellotti

Note: 2008-2009 data derives from NYS Dept. of Health statistics

Summary Statement

The prevalence of current smoking among adults in New York State showed an increase between 2018 and 2022. At the county level, the trends were more varied. Dutchess, Putnam, and Rockland counties experienced notable increases in the percentage of adult smokers during this period. In contrast, Orange and Ulster counties showed a decrease in smoking prevalence between 2018 and 2021, followed by a small increase in 2022, remaining near their 2018 levels. Sullivan County saw a decrease in smoking prevalence between 2018 and 2021, with a modest increase in 2022, still resulting in a lower prevalence compared to 2018. Westchester County demonstrated a consistent decrease in the prevalence of current smoking among adults from 2018 to 2021, with an increase in 2022, remaining the county with the lowest reported smoking prevalence in the provided data.