US smoking rate hits all-time low

The US adult smoking rate has fallen to an all-time low. According to fresh federal government data, only one in eleven people smokes. The trend reflects decades of public health campaigns and tax increases.

The US adult smoking rate has reached a historic low – only one in eleven adults admits to smoking cigarettes regularly. Surveydata released by the US government this week confirms that smoking prevalence has declined again, reaching the lowest level ever recorded in the country.

The survey results were published by the US federal health authority, with data based on national health statistics collection. According to the New York Post, this is a sign of a long-term trend in which Americans are increasingly giving up tobacco product consumption.

Experts attribute the decline in smoking rates to stricter health messaging, higher excise taxes, and the availability of alternatives such as electronic cigarettes and nicotine replacement products. However, a concerning trend has emerged among young people, who are increasingly choosing new forms of vaping and nicotine products.