Smoking and the Economy
The total economic costs (direct medical costs and lost productivity) associated with cigarette smoking are estimated at $10.47 per pack of cigarettes sold in the United States.
*Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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View previous quick facts:
Tobacco Quick Fact 1: What's Really in a Cigarette?
Tobacco Quick Fact 2: How Much Does It Cost?
Tobacco Quick Fact 3: Tobacco and Your Heart
Tobacco Quick Fact 4: The Effects of Quitting
Tobacco Quick Fact 5: Smoking and Health Care Costs
Tobacco Quick Fact 6: The Age of Smoking
Tobacco Quick Fact 7: Smoking and the Workplace
Tobacco Quick Fact 8: Smoking Around the Nation
Tobacco Quick Fact 9: Smoking and Medical Expenses |
