U.S. cigarette smoking has dropped to an all-time low of 11 percent, according to a new Gallup poll. Smoking is even less common in young Americans, with 6 percent of people under 30 saying they smoke.
“The U.S. is on the verge of having a smoke-free Gen Z generation, yet instead of celebrating, vaping is under attack,” said Michael Landl, director of the World Vapers’ Alliance in a statement. “This doesn’t make any sense. The latest smoking rates clearly show that the myth of vaping being a gateway to smoking needs to be put to rest. Vaping is not a gateway to smoking; it’s a gateway away from smoking. Harm reduction works, even though politicians are making it harder for smokers to switch. It’s time to wake up!”
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