While Cigarette Smoking Hits US Low, Teen Vaping Reaches 'Epidemic' Levels Just 14% of U.S. adults smoke cigarettes, That number is the lowest level ever recorded among U.S. adults. Smoking kills nearly half a million Americans
every year, About 10% of people between 18-24 years old smoked cigarettes in 2017. Many young people are still becoming addicted to nicotine through
electronic cigarettes, or vaping. FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said government data shows teen vaping has reached "epidemic" levels. The FDA has threatened to halt sales of major e-cigarette manufacturers