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Adult smoking at all-time low in New York

By CBS New York Team

June 3, 2022 / 6:50 PM EDT / CBS New York

NYS officials say smoking among adults at all-time low

NEW YORK -- The smoking rate among adults in New York is at an all-time low, according to state health officials.

The rate dropped to 12 percent in 2020 and continues to decline.

The rate among young adults between 18 and 24 is down to 5.5 percent, according to the state health commissioner.

Officials credit the decline on more programs encouraging smokers to kick the habit.

The CBS New York Team is a group of experienced journalists who bring you New York web coverage on cbsnews.com.

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