Incapsula incident ID: 303000740015015267-17350826082112134
In 2020/21, current smoking prevalence was low (1.4%) among 15-17 year olds, and much higher (11.8%) in the 18-24 year old age group, with similar levels (12.5-14.6%) in all age groups to 55-64 years
From a few interviews I saw over the years, I think it was a blend
New York retained its #1 spot as the most expensive state for smokers, while Massachusetts moved up from #6 to #4, highlighting the increased financial burden smoking places on each state
Thus, relevant government agencies should stringently enforce regulations, specifically the prohibitions on selling individual cigarettes, displaying cigarettes openly at points of sale, and selling cigarettes to minors 15
The average life expectancy of smokers is 10 years less than that of non-smokers