Figure 2.3.1

Recent successful cessation among US adults 18 years and older by education and income level, 2024

People with higher level of education and income are more likely to quit successfully.

Education (≥25 years)

Income level

Footnote

GED: General Educational Development high school equivalency. FPL: federal poverty level. Recent successful cessation: quit smoking for ≥6 months in past year.

Source

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.