Anonymous22 days ago
For the first time ever, fewer than 10% of American adults smoke cigarettes, with the 2024 rate falling to 9.9%—a landmark milestone in a six-decade public health campaign that began with the 1964 Surgeon General's report when 42% of adults smoked. While the achievement represents one of the greatest public health victories in modern history, experts warn that rising e-cigarette use, persistent disparities among vulnerable populations, and the continued toll of tobacco-related disease mean the fight is far from over.