Table 1. Comparison of Pre-, Post-Benefit Periods on Smoking Prevalence And Quitting Behavior.
Pre-Benefit Period January 1, 2003 to June 30, 2006 | Post-Benefit Period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008 | |||||
Measure | Crude% | 95% C.I. | Crude % | 95% C.I. | Dem-Adj % | 95% C.I. |
Current smoking | 38.3 | 33.6 – 42.9 | 28.3* | 24.0–32.7 | 28.8* | 24.3 – 33.3 |
Quit Attempt | 62.6 | 55.9 – 69.4 | 67.2 | 59.6 – 74.8 | 67.6 | 60.5 – 74.7 |
Recent Quit Success | 6.6 | 3.8 – 9.3 | 18.9* | 10.2 – 27.7 | 19.1* | 13.0 – 25.2 |
*Statistically significant at the .05 level.
Data Source: BRFSS 2003 – 2008.