Ethnicity and race
- American Indians/Alaska Natives (35%) have the have the highest rate of smoking in the US, followed by African Americans and whites (22%), Hispanics (16%) and Asian Americans (13%).
"Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years --- United States, 2009," US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - 25% of US adults who identify themselves as "multiracial" or "other race" (not white, black, or Hispanic) currently smoke-- a greater percentage of current smokers than in any other racial/ethnic category.
"Adult Tobacco Survey--19 States, 2003-2007, " Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - African Americans are disproportionately diagnosed with and die from tobacco-related illness.
American Cancer Society - More than 80% of African-Americans smoke metholated cigarettes, which cause greater harm to health, compared to 25% of white smokers.
American Lung Association
