9/7/10: U.S. CDC report concludes that, "Sustained, adequately funded comprehensive tobacco control programs could reduce adult smoking."

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control released data showing that declines in smoking rates have stalled in the past five years, overall in the U.S. The report concluded that, "Sustained, adequately funded comprehensive tobacco control programs could reduce adult smoking." The report also shared data on nonsmokers' exposure to secondhand smoke, finding:

Read the full Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Last update: 4/11/11