How Many People in America Smoke Cigarettes ?
Cigarette smoking in America is a huge problem due to the addicting nature of the habit. The amount of people who smoke seems to be on the rise as the economy has worsened, most likely due to the stressful situations this has put thousands of Americans in. It also appears that the amounts of teens that begin smoking are on the rise due to growing up in homes where their parents have smoked their whole lives.
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and serious illness among Americans. Roughly 400,000 + Americans die from tobacco related illness and accounts for one fifth of all deaths in the US. Tobacco also costs our nation more than $100,000,000,000 each year in medical expenses and lost productivity in the workplace.
It is estimated that there are more than 43 million adults who currently smoke in the United States, Including our president, Barack Obama 
. Of that 43 million 22% are men and 17% are women. That is really quite astounding even with all of the knowledge know as to the harm that cigarettes can cause. These statistics just go to show how powerful of a hold it has over people.
It’s not too late to quit smoking, even if you’ve been doing it for twenty years. Stopping now can drastically reduce your chances for developing serious health complications. There are proven methods and products available to help so that you don’t have to do it cold turkey anymore. Don’t continue to make yourself a statistic any longer. Do it for yourself or your loved ones!