Oklahoma Smoking Statistics

Oklahoma is among the unhealthiest states in the nation, but efforts to curb tobacco use are changing the equation. The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is helping thousands of Oklahomans quit tobacco. Businesses and organizations are establishing tobacco-prevention programs, and communities are forming coalitions to reduce the toll of tobacco. Together, we can improve Oklahoma’s health and create a brighter future.

Oklahoma vs. U.S.*

High School smoking rate: OK-4.0% vs. US-1.9%
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Adult Smoking Rate: OK-15.6% vs. US-11.5%
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OK adults vs. U.S. adults who use smokeless tobacco every day
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Adults exposed to secondhand smoke: OK-52.1% vs. US-47.7%
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High school students who use e-cigarettes in Oklahoma: 21.7%
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Kids (under 18) who try cigarettes for the first time each year: 8,400

The Financial Toll of Smoking in Oklahoma

Annual healthcare costs in Oklahoma directly caused by smoking: $1.88 billion
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Portion covered by state Medicaid program: $283.8 million
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Residents' state and federal tax burden from smoking-caused government expenditures: $1,057 per household
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Smoking-caused productivity losses in Oklahoma: $4.6 billion
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Annual Health Care Costs in Each State Directly Caused by Smoking.

This map shows how much money states spend or save as a result of how much higher or lower a state’s smoking rate is than the national average. The darker yellow states, like Oklahoma, are spending more than the national average due to their higher smoking rates.

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Deaths in Oklahoma from Smoking

  • Adults who die each year from their own smoking: 7,500
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