The percentage of American smokers has fallen to an all-time low, now representing just 17.8 percent of the population, a study has found.
Smoking Appears to be Common Among US High School Students
New data released by health authorities in the US reveals that more than one in five US high school students smoke.
New data released by health authorities in the US reveals that more than one in five US high school students smoke.
Despite progress in reducing the overall number of US smokers, rates remained on the high side for some groups, particularly lower-income people, as well as gays and lesbians, the CDC said.
Smoking accounts for one in five US deaths annually, taking more than 480,000 lives.
Financial Incentives to Quit Smoking Double Quit Rates
Small financial incentives to quit smoking has doubled smoking cessation rates among socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers, reveals a study.
Small financial incentives to quit smoking has doubled smoking cessation rates among socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers, reveals a study.
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Sleep Learning Helps Quit Smoking, Says Research
In a research published in The Journal of Neuroscience, conducted by New Weizmann Institute, it was reported that behavior of people can be altered through sleep learning.
In a research published in The Journal of Neuroscience, conducted by New Weizmann Institute, it was reported that behavior of people can be altered through sleep learning.
Research: Smoking Increases Risk of Developing a Second Smoking-Related Cancer
Cigarette smoking prior to the first diagnosis of lung, kidney or head and neck cancer increases risk of developing a second smoking-associated cancer.
Cigarette smoking prior to the first diagnosis of lung, kidney or head and neck cancer increases risk of developing a second smoking-associated cancer.
