Looking for some good news for the holidays? The percentage of adult smokers in the U.S. has dropped. The CDC reports, "Current smoking has declined from 20.9% (nearly 21 of every 100 adults) in 2005 to 11.5% (nearly 12 of every 100 adults) in 2021." That is close to a 50% drop in 16 years.
Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults in the United States.
The trend is continuing downward.
Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults in the United States.
The trend is continuing downward.