Figure 2.5.1

Tobacco use prevalence (%) among US adults by sexual orientation and gender, 2024

Rates of tobacco use are higher among individuals identifying as bisexual, gay, or lesbian compared to those identifying as heterosexual among adults aged 18 and over in the US.

American Cancer Society. Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Facts & Figures 2026. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2026. Available from https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/cancer-prevention-and-early-detection-facts-and-figures/2026-cped-files/cped-2026-tables-and-figures.pdf Accessed February 10, 2026.