Trends in U.S. Smoking and Cessation: Insights from 2015-2022

Authors

Nhan Phan '26, DePauw University
Thinh Nguyen '26, DePauw University
Naima Shifa, DePauw UniversityFollow

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Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

Fall 2024

Abstract

Our project focuses on analyzing trends in smoking and cessation rates among U.S. adults between 2015 and 2022, using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). The goal of the study was to explore how key demographic factors such as age, gender, income, and education impact smoking behaviors and quitting efforts. By employing both descriptive statistics and logistic regression, we identified disparities in smoking prevalence and cessation rates across these demographic groups. The findings suggest that while smoking rates have generally declined, there remain significant differences in outcomes based on socio-demographic variables. This work provides insights that could help shape more targeted public health interventions aimed at reducing smoking rates and addressing health disparities in tobacco use.

Department

Mathematical Sciences, DePauw University

Project Mentor

Dr. Naima Shifa

Recommended Citation

Phan, Nhan '26; Nguyen, Thinh '26; and Shifa, Naima, "Trends in U.S. Smoking and Cessation: Insights from 2015-2022" (2024). Annual Student Research Poster Session. 156.
https://scholarship.depauw.edu/srfposters/156