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 <br />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 <br />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
