According to WalletHub’s most recent estimates, lung cancer accounts for $12.1 billion worth of total cancer-care costs and $36.1 billion in lost productivity.
WalletHub ranked the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia based on 11 key metrics such as air quality, the price of a cigarette pack and death rates from lung cancer.
Here is how Connecticut ranked in the criteria, (1=Best; 25=Average):
- 3rd – Lowest Number of Adult Tobacco Users per Capita
- 3rd – Highest Cigarette Taxes
- 20th – Death Rate from Lung Cancer
- 19th – Percent of Smokers Who Attempted to Quit
- 2nd – Number of Available Cost-Free Services to Quit Tobacco Use
- 4th – Highest Price of a Cigarette Pack
Hawaii ranked No 1. Meanwhile, Missouri ranked No. 51.
For the full report, visit Wallethub’s website.
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