The prevalence of U.S. adult smoking was 11.5 percent in 2021

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On May, 24, 2023, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that nearly 12 of every 100 U.S. adults aged 18 years or older (11.5%) currently smoked cigarettes.

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.

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine
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