According to federal survey statistics released Thursday, cigarette smoking in the United States reached an all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 Americans reporting they were current smokers. The usage of electronic cigarettes increased, reaching around 1 in 17 persons.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s preliminary findings are based on survey answers from more than 27,000 respondents.
Cigarette smoking has long been regarded as the largest cause of preventable mortality since it increases the risk of developing lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke.
In the middle of the 1960s, 42% of American adults smoked. Due to tobacco product price increases, smoking prohibitions, cigarette taxes, and changes in the social perception of public smoking, the rate has been steadily declining for decades.
The usage of e-cigarettes increased to about 6%
Adult smoking rates decreased to about 11% in the past year from roughly 12.5% in 2020 and 2021. After more analysis, survey results are occasionally altered, and the CDC is shortly going to reveal the final 2021 data.
According to survey statistics, the usage of e-cigarettes increased to about 6% last year from approximately 4.5% the year before.
Dr. Jonathan Samet, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health, is alarmed by the surge in e-cigarette use. According to the American Heart Association, nicotine addiction has its own health risks, such as a potential for high blood pressure and artery narrowing.
