Tobacco use is a leading actual cause of death in the United States, with 435,000 attributed deaths in 2020. However, its distribution varies significantly based on geography. Why?
? Tobacco prices are significantly higher in some regions, making it more accessible to certain populations.
? Warmer climates increase tobacco use due to longer growing seasons for tobacco plants.
? Geographic variations in social norms, policies, and access to resources influence tobacco use rates.
? Tobacco use is actually uniformly distributed across all regions but varies in age groups.