Prev Med September 2021 PMID 33771566

U.S. healthcare spending attributable to cigarette smoking in 2014.

Xin Xu, Sundar S Shrestha, Katrina F Trivers, Linda Neff, Brian S Armour, Brian A King

Mentions

20
Peak: 2 in May 2021
across 5 sources since May 2021

Extended reach

11,138
potential audience

Total likes

10

Video views

599

Mentions per month

May 2021 – Feb 2022

Where it's discussed

  • News10 articles
  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • Facebook2 posts
  • Blogs2 articles
  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall sentiment reveals a strong acknowledgment of tobacco's financial burden, with posts like 'it's time to re-evaluate that industry' and references to the $226.7 billion costs, demonstrating high interest and engagement. The tone ranges from factual reporting to critical commentary, indicating the publication's relevance in ongoing public health debates.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the significant healthcare costs linked to smoking, with some explicitly labeling the tobacco industry as problematic, reflecting general agreement with the publication's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions demonstrate high interest by highlighting the staggering dollar amounts and societal impact, indicating concern and engagement with the issue.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts tie the article to broader conversations about public health and industry accountability, showing active participation in the discourse.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions emphasize how the findings could influence public health policies and industry scrutiny, suggesting a moderate potential for societal impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the US and significantly contributes to healthcare costs, with an estimated $225 billion spent annually in 2014 on smoking-related healthcare.
  • Between 2010 and 2014, over 50% of smoking-related healthcare costs were covered by Medicare and Medicaid, with Medicaid’s attributable spending increasing by more than 30%.
  • The study highlights the ongoing economic impact of smoking and emphasizes the importance of implementing effective public health interventions to reduce both health and financial burdens.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
ActionSmoking&Health
@AshOrg · X

When a U.S. industry inflicts 226.7 billion dollars in U.S. healthcare costs annually – in addition to causing 20% of all U.S. deaths – it's time to re-evaluate that industry. Spoiler: it's Big Tobacco. https://t.co/vxTQDFkOiC

Nov 2, 2021 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 7,689 followers View post →
Dwana Calhoun, MS (DrPH Candidate)
@DeeCalhounSMHN · X

Still relevant to the #NationalConversation on tobacco addiction U.S. healthcare spending attributable to cigarette smoking in 2014 -Translates to annual healthcare spending of more than $225 billion dollars based on total personal healthcare expenditures https://t.co/nK5gVVw6uc

Feb 8, 2022 · 1,675 followers View post →
Dr.Jimmy Gupta
@drjimmygupta · X

U.S. healthcare spending attributable to cigarette smoking in 2014 https://t.co/vBfwfLD3OZ

May 29, 2021 · 792 followers View post →
Frank Ryan
@drfnryan · X

RT @AshOrg: When a U.S. industry inflicts 226.7 billion dollars in U.S. healthcare costs annually – in addition to causing 20% of all U.S.…

Nov 2, 2021 · 3 shares · 264 followers View post →

All mentions

Dwana Calhoun, MS (DrPH Candidate)
@DeeCalhounSMHN · X

Still relevant to the #NationalConversation on tobacco addiction U.S. healthcare spending attributable to cigarette smoking in 2014 -Translates to annual healthcare spending of more than $225 billion dollars based on total personal healthcare expenditures https://t.co/nK5gVVw6uc

Feb 8, 2022 · 1,675 followers View post →
Frank Ryan
@drfnryan · X

RT @AshOrg: When a U.S. industry inflicts 226.7 billion dollars in U.S. healthcare costs annually – in addition to causing 20% of all U.S.…

Nov 2, 2021 · 3 shares · 264 followers View post →
ActionSmoking&Health
@AshOrg · X

When a U.S. industry inflicts 226.7 billion dollars in U.S. healthcare costs annually – in addition to causing 20% of all U.S. deaths – it's time to re-evaluate that industry. Spoiler: it's Big Tobacco. https://t.co/vxTQDFkOiC

Nov 2, 2021 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 7,689 followers View post →
Dr.Jimmy Gupta
@drjimmygupta · X

U.S. healthcare spending attributable to cigarette smoking in 2014 https://t.co/vBfwfLD3OZ

May 29, 2021 · 792 followers View post →
TTTF
@TTTF_ · X

U.S. healthcare spending attributable to cigarette smoking in 2014 https://t.co/0zTB6WF7uB

May 7, 2021 · 108 followers View post →