Tobacco Use Behaviors and Related Disparities in 13 High-Tobacco-Burden U.S. States: An Overview of Evidence

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• Tobacco use behaviors differ significantly across various socioeconomic groups, revealing health disparities.
• In high-burden states, certain populations exhibit higher tobacco use rates, indicating unequal health outcomes.
• Analysis of evidence spans 13 U.S. states, focusing on regional variations in tobacco consumption and societal factors.
• Highlighting these disparities calls for targeted public health strategies to reduce tobacco-related harm.