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.

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.

West Virginia Smokes the Most

1. West Virginia | 23.8% 2. Kentucky | 23.6% 3. Louisiana | 21.9% 4. Ohio | 20.8% 5. Mississippi | 20.4%

States That Smoke the Most

1. Utah | 7.9% 2. California | 10.0% 3. Massachusetts | 12.0% 4. Connecticut | 12.1% 5. Hawaii | 12.3%

States That Smoke the Least

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