Event Brief
US Smoking Rates Hit Historic Low of 9.9%
Filed: Mar 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
Summary: A new study reveals adult smoking rates in the US have dropped to a historic low, yet millions still smoke.
WHO: USA
WHAT: Smoking rates decline
WHEN: Mar 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To highlight the significant decrease in cigarette use among adults.
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