Fewer American Adults Are Smoking Than Ever Before

Nov 09, 2018, 11:26 AM

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Smoking rates among U.S. adults have hit an all-time low, according to new federal data.

Approximately 14% of American adults said they were smokers last year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While that's still a significant number, encompassing about 34 million Americans, it's the lowest rate recorded since the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) began collecting data about cigarette use in 1965.