At a glance
- The National Center for Health Statistics Data Query System (DQS) features estimates about use and abuse of substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs.
- These estimates are available by sex and race.
- The estimates are based on data from the National Health Interview Survey and the Monitoring the Future study.
Smoking
Description: Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for many chronic conditions, including coronary heart disease, stroke, emphysema, and cancer.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.
Available data filters:
- Demographic characteristics, like sex and disability status
- Geographic characteristics, like region and metro area size
- Socioeconomic status, like health insurance coverage and poverty level
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Vaping
Description: Electronic cigarettes, or vapes, produce an aerosol users inhale and exhale.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.
Available data filters:
- Demographic characteristics, like sex and disability status
- Geographic characteristics, like region and metro area size
- Socioeconomic status, like health insurance coverage and poverty level
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Substance use
Description: Substance use refers to the use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and other substances that can cause dependence or harm.
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes data from the Monitoring the Future study.
Available data filters:
- Grade level
- Race
- Sex
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