U.S. Cigarette Smoking Reaches 80-Year Low

Gallup poll reveals only 11% of Americans smoked in the past week, with young adults leading the decline.

Gallup's latest survey shows cigarette smoking in the U.S. has dropped to 11%, matching the lowest rate recorded in 2022.
In 1944, 41% of American adults smoked; smoking peaked at 45% in 1954.
Young adults are significantly less likely to smoke cigarettes, with only 6% of those under 30 smoking.
E-cigarette use is higher among young adults, with 18% vaping, compared to just 1% of those over 65.
79% of Americans view cigarettes as 'very harmful,' while 57% say the same about e-cigarettes.