Historic decline in smoking across the United States largely driven by young adults

Historic decline in smoking across the United States largely driven by young adults

Researchers at University of California San Diego found that cigarette smoking continues to decline across the United States, largely driven by young adults.

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Young adults drive historic decline in smoking

Researchers at University of California San Diego found that cigarette smoking continues to decline across the United States, largely driven by young adults. Their study, published in JAMA Network Open on April 25, 2025, reveals that the states with historically high smoking rates have seen the most dramatic declines. However, smoking cessation progress among adults over 50 has been much slower, which could prolong the public health burden of sm…

Young Adults Drive Historic Decline in Smoking

Cigarette smoking continues to decline across the United States, largely driven by young adults

Historic Decline in Smoking Fueled by Young Adults, New Study Finds

In a groundbreaking study published in the esteemed journal JAMA Network Open on April 25, 2025, researchers from the University of California San Diego have unveiled critical insights into the ongoing decline of cigarette smoking across the United States. Drawing from an extensive analysis of data collected via the Tobacco Use Supplements to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey, this research dissects recent trends in tobacco use,…