U.S. smoking rate drops to record low

A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday showed that the smoking rate among American adults fell to 13.7%, the lowest in 2018.

Since the CDC began collecting these data in 1965, that number has fallen by about two-thirds. Dr Robert R. Redfield, the agency's director, said in a statement on Thursday: "The significant decline in smoking is the result of concerted and coordinated efforts by the public health community and many of our partners. However, our work is far from over. "

The report estimates that in 2018, 49.1 million U.S. adults (almost a fifth) used any tobacco product. Cigarettes are the most common, accounting for 13.7%, followed by cigars, cigars, and filter cigars, which are used by 3.9% of adults.

vape is the third largest tobacco product used by adults, accounting for 3.2%. Although they have been declining in previous years, their use has increased from 2.8% in 2017. This is partly due to the increase in the use of vape among young people aged 18 to 24, from 5.2% in 2017 to 7.6% in 2018.

Age most likely to use tobacco products is between 25 and 44 years; members of certain minorities, including lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults; persons with disabilities or severe psychological distress; persons in the Midwest ; And adults with an annual income of less than $ 35,000.

The report also found that smokers have been more likely to try to quit in the past 12 months, and that they have a higher success rate.

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