Dossier
electronic cigarettes
Coverage of electronic cigarettes in the Nexus archive.
- US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
The U.S. adult cigarette smoking rate reached an all-time low of 9% in 2025, according to CDC survey data. The decline is attributed to higher taxes, smoking bans, and public health campaigns, though e-cigarette use remains steady at 7%. Advocates highlighted setbacks from Trump administration cuts to anti-smoking initiatives.