Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCigarette smoking among American adults reached a record low of 9.8 percent in 2024, continuing a 60-year decline. Despite this reduction, nearly 18.8 percent of Americans still use at least one tobacco product, indicating a shift to other forms. The American Lung Association is calling for renewed federal efforts and FDA oversight to counter the overall use of tobacco products. E-cigarette use is on the rise, particularly among younger adults, with 13 percent reporting regular use and 1.63 million middle and high school students using them in 2024. Health experts warn that e-cigarettes are unsafe, containing addictive nicotine and harmful chemicals, and can lead to the use of traditional tobacco products. In fullKicking the habit: Smoking rate among Americans hits a historic lowThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Cigarette smoking in US drops to record low
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCigarette smoking among American adults reached a record low of 9.8 percent in 2024, continuing a 60-year decline. Despite this reduction, nearly 18.8 percent of Americans still use at least one tobacco product, indicating a shift to other forms. The American Lung Association is calling for renewed federal efforts and FDA oversight to counter the overall use of tobacco products. E-cigarette use is on the rise, particularly among younger adults, with 13 percent reporting regular use and 1.63 million middle and high school students using them in 2024. Health experts warn that e-cigarettes are unsafe, containing addictive nicotine and harmful chemicals, and can lead to the use of traditional tobacco products. In fullKicking the habit: Smoking rate among Americans hits a historic lowThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
