Figure 1.1.1

Past-year quit attempt and recent successful cessation (%) among adults 18 years and older in the United States, 2024

Among people who smoked, those aged 18–24 made more quit attempts and achieved higher cessation success than older adults.

Footnote

Past-year quit attempt: Quit smoking for >1 day in past year in those who currently smoke/quit in past year. 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.