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CDC: Adult Smoking Rate Drops to 9.8%, E-Cig Use Rises

3/28/2026

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the share of American adults who smoke cigarettes fell to 9.8% in 2024.
The decline reflects a long-term shift away from smoking due to awareness of health risks.
The American Lung Association emphasizes the need for stronger federal tobacco prevention efforts.
E-cigarette use is rising among younger adults, with 13% reporting regular use.
E-cigarettes contain nicotine and other harmful chemicals.

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Story summary

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the share of American adults who smoke cigarettes fell to 9.8% in 2024.
The decline reflects a long-term shift away from smoking due to awareness of health risks.
The American Lung Association emphasizes the need for stronger federal tobacco prevention efforts.
E-cigarette use is rising among younger adults, with 13% reporting regular use.
E-cigarettes contain nicotine and other harmful chemicals.