Research brief

Determine the current cigarette smoking status of the respondent among the following categories: Yes, No.

Based on a survey of 500 U.S. consumers generated from demographic-based AI respondents.Sep 15, 2026, 3:15 PMPublic research report

Target audience

US adults aged 18 and older

Age 18-Any

Sample size 500

Completed / Failed 500 / 0

Do you currently smoke cigarettes?

No

76.2%

n=381

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Never smoked

Former smoker who has quit

Daily habit

Occasional or social smoking

Yes

23.8%

n=119

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Daily habit

Occasional or social smoking

Never smoked

No audience

The non-smoking segment is primarily composed of female, college-educated individuals residing in the Northeast.

381 / 500 respondents76.2%

Women are significantly over-represented in this segment compared to the general population.

Members are more likely to hold a bachelor's degree and have never been married.

There is a notable concentration of non-smokers living in the Northeast region.

Key differences

Potential risks

What are they worried about?

No perceived health risks for non-smokers and former smokers

Since I have never smoked, I do not have any health risks or concerns related to cigarette use.

Concerns regarding personal health, financial stability, and professional impact for smokers

My biggest concern is the inevitable decline in my long-term respiratory health, which threatens the active lifestyle I have maintained throughout my career.

Concerns regarding secondhand smoke exposure and environmental health for non-smokers

Since I have never smoked, my primary concern regarding this topic is the potential social and environmental impact of secondhand smoke on those around me.

Sampling data

Review the respondent-level sample records