U.S. Adult Smoking Rate Drops to 9%.

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The number of U.S. adult smokers is now very low. Only 1 in 11 adults say they smoke cigarettes today.

Smoking is very bad for your health and body. It causes diseases like cancer and heart problems.

In the 1960s, about 42% of U.S. adults smoked. Last year, the smoking rate fell below 10% for the first time.

Cigarette taxes and smoking bans helped reduce the rate. E-cigarette use among adults is now steady at 7%.

This drop in smoking saves many lives and money. We must continue this important work to help more people.

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How many U.S. adults smoke cigarettes today?

Only 1 in 11 adults say they smoke cigarettes today.

What diseases does smoking cause?

It causes diseases like cancer and heart problems.

What helped reduce the smoking rate?

Cigarette taxes and smoking bans helped reduce the rate.

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