US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
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- U.S. adult cigarette smoking rate dropped to an all-time low of 9% in 2024.
- Smoking is considered the leading cause of preventable death.
- The decline is attributed to factors like taxes, bans, education, and changing social norms.
- Electronic cigarette usage among adults is steady at about 7%.
- Recent cuts to public health programs, such as CDC's Office on Smoking and Health, have hindered prevention efforts.
- The 'Tips from Former Smokers' campaign helped over 1 million quit and saved $7.3 billion in healthcare costs.