Louisiana
A State-by-State Look at the 1998 Tobacco Settlement 27 Years Later
| FY2026 | FY2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| State Ranking | 37 | 34 |
| State Spending on Tobacco Prevention | $4.6 million | $5.0 million |
|
Percent of CDC Recommended Spending
($59.6 million) |
7.8% | 8.5% |
Louisiana's Tobacco Revenue, CDC Recommended Spending, State Spending and Tobacco Industry Marketing
Trend in Spending Louisiana Tobacco Prevention
| Tobacco's Toll in Louisiana (as of Dec. 15, 2025) | |
|---|---|
| Adults who smoke | 15.0% (535,200) |
| High school students who smoke | 7.0% (17,400) |
| High school students who use e-cigarettes | 25.5% |
| Deaths caused by smoking each year | 7,200 |
| Annual health care costs directly caused by smoking | $2.19 billion |
| Proportion of cancer deaths attributable to smoking | 32.7% |
| Residents' state & federal tax burden from smoking-caused government expenditures | $1,401 per household |
| Estimated annual tobacco industry marketing in state | $176.1 million |
Last updated Dec. 15, 2025