Smoking-Attributable Mortality Estimates by U.S. State and Sex

2005-2009 mortality data quantifies deaths caused by cigarette smoking across U.S. states. The dataset, published by data.cdc.gov, includes estimates by sex, location, and specific disease measures. It is derived from the SAMMEC methodology endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General.

Use Cases

• Analyze state-level disparities in smoking-attributable mortality using the LocationDesc and Data_Value columns.
• Compare mortality estimates between male and female populations using the Sex and Data_Value_Type columns.
• Map the geographic distribution of smoking-related deaths using the GeoLocation (state) and LocationAbbr fields.
• Examine mortality trends for specific diseases linked to smoking via the TopicDesc and MeasureDesc columns.

Strengths

• Data covers a 5-year period (2005-2009) for temporal analysis.
• Includes granular geographic breakdowns by state and potentially city/zip via GeoLocation fields.
• Provides mortality estimates segmented by Sex and specific disease TopicDesc.

Limitations

• Dataset is temporally limited, covering only 2005-2009 with no recent updates.
• Sample size and row count are unknown, limiting assessment of statistical power.
• Potential for geographic bias if certain state-level data is incomplete or suppressed.

Provenance

Source

data.cdc.gov, utilizing SAMMEC (Smoking-Attributable Mortality, Morbidity, and Economic Costs) methodology.

Collection Method

Calculated estimates based on diseases for which the U.S. Surgeon General has determined cigarette smoking is a causal factor.

Time Range

2005-2009

Freshness

Last updated 2025-01-31, but underlying data covers 2005-2009.

Geography

United States, with state-level detail (LocationDesc, LocationAbbr).