Alabama
A State-by-State Look at the 1998 Tobacco Settlement 27 Years Later
| FY2026 | FY2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| State Ranking | 45 | 46 |
| State Spending on Tobacco Prevention | $1.8 million | $1.8 million |
|
Percent of CDC Recommended Spending
($55.9 million) |
3.2% | 3.2% |
Alabama's Tobacco Revenue, CDC Recommended Spending, State Spending and Tobacco Industry Marketing
Trend in Spending Alabama Tobacco Prevention
| Tobacco's Toll in Alabama (as of Aug. 19, 2026) | |
|---|---|
| Adults who smoke | 14.0% (570,500) |
| High school students who smoke | 5.7% (15,800) |
| High school students who use e-cigarettes | 17.5% |
| Deaths caused by smoking each year | 8,600 |
| Annual health care costs directly caused by smoking | $2.19 billion |
| Proportion of cancer deaths attributable to smoking | 33.6% |
| Residents' state & federal tax burden from smoking-caused government expenditures | $1,040 per household |
| Estimated annual tobacco industry marketing in state | $189.0 million |
Last updated Aug. 19, 2026