More than 34 million adults in the United States (U.S.) currently smoke cigarettes. Accounting for more than 480,000 deaths every year (or about 1 in 5), cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the US. In addition, more than 16 million Americans live with a smoking-related disease. For these reasons, it is a public health priority to reduce the number of smokers. | More than 34 million adults in the United States (U.S.) currently smoke cigarettes. Accounting for more than 480,000 deaths every year (or about 1 in 5), cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the US. In addition, more than 16 million Americans live with a smoking-related disease. For these reasons, it is a public health priority to reduce the number of smokers. |