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Washington, D.C.
| FY2022 | FY2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| State Ranking | 23 | 24 |
| State Spending on Tobacco Prevention | $1.9 million | $1.9 million |
| Percent of CDC Recommended Spending ($10.7 million) | 17.8% | 17.8% |
Washington, D.C.'s Tobacco Revenue, CDC Recommended Spending, State Spending and Tobacco Industry Marketing
Trend in Spending Washington, D.C. Tobacco Prevention
Tobacco's Toll in Washington, D.C.
(Jan. 21, 2022)
| Adults who smoke | 11.3% (65,200) |
|---|---|
| High school students who smoke | 5.3% (1,600) |
| High school students who use e-cigarettes | 13.0% |
| Death caused by smoking each year | 800 |
| Annual health care costs directly caused by smoking | $391 million |
| Proportion of cancer deaths attributable to smoking | 28.2% |
| Residents' state and federal tax burden from smoking-caused government expenditures | $757 per household |
| Estimated annual tobacco industry marketing in state | $3.8 million |