US adult cigarette smoking rate falls to record low of 1 in 11 adults, CDC data shows
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Summary
The U.S. adult cigarette smoking rate has dropped to another all-time low, with only 1 in 11 adults (approximately 9%) reporting being current smokers, according to preliminary CDC survey data from over 24,200 respondents. Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death, linked to lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. However, advocates warn that cuts to prevention campaigns could jeopardize continued progress in reducing smoking rates.
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Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer, heart disease and stroke, and it's long been considered the leading cause of preventable death
Advocates warn that cuts to prevention campaigns could jeopardize continued progress
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