Americans smoking less than ever as cigarette use among adults reaches an all-time low
Cigarette smoking among US adults has reached an all-time low, with only 1 in 11 adults identifying as smokers. This decline is attributed to various public health initiatives and changing social norms regarding smoking. Despite the rise of electronic cigarettes, traditional cigarette use continues to decrease significantly.
- ▪The smoking rate among US adults dropped to 9% last year, the lowest recorded rate.
- ▪In the mid-1960s, 42% of US adults were smokers, showing a significant decline over the decades.
- ▪The CDC's campaign has reportedly helped over 1 million Americans quit smoking, saving billions in healthcare costs.
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- ▪ US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low — ABC News — Top
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 12:54:44 -0400 |
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Health Americans smoking less than ever as cigarette use among adults reaches an all-time low By Associated Press Published May 30, 2026, 12:54 p.m. ET Just 1 in 11 US adults currently identifies as a cigarette smoker, according to newly revealed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. REUTERS See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google NEW YORK (AP) — The cigarette smoking rate among US adults dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 11 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released this week. Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer, heart disease and stroke, and it’s long been considered the leading cause of preventable death.
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