Total cigarette consumption in the U.S. 1900-2015

The total number of cigarettes consumed in the United States has decreased over the past few decades. In 2015, around 267 billion cigarettes were consumed, compared to around 632 billion in 1980. This decrease is most likely due to a combination of higher taxes on cigarettes, restrictions on public smoking, and increased awareness of the health risks of smoking. Health risks of smoking The negative health impacts of smoking are now widely known and proven. Among men, smokers are 25 times more likely to develop lung cancer than nonsmokers. Smoking also increases the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and other cancers. Around 47 percent of deaths from oral cavity and pharynx cancers can be attributed to cigarette smoking as well as 45 percent of deaths from urinary bladder cancer.Quitting A large percentage of smokers want to quit, with up to 78 percent of those who smoke less than one pack a day wanting to do so. Quitting smoking can be extremely difficult, but there are many ways to assist in breaking the habit. Smoking cessation programs are one of the most popular wellness programs employers provide to employees in the United States.

美国在过去几十年中消耗的香烟总数呈现下降趋势。2015年，消耗量约为2670亿支，而1980年约为6320亿支。这种下降现象很可能是由香烟税率的提高、公共场所吸烟的限制以及公众对吸烟健康风险认知的提升等多种因素共同作用的结果。吸烟的健康风险：吸烟的负面影响如今已广为人知，并被科学证实。男性吸烟者患肺癌的风险是非吸烟者的25倍。吸烟还增加了患冠心病、中风及其他癌症的风险。约47%的口腔和咽喉癌死亡病例以及45%的膀胱癌死亡病例可归因于吸烟。戒烟：大量吸烟者都有戒烟的愿望，其中高达78%的每日吸烟量不足一包的人希望戒烟。戒烟过程可能极为困难，但存在许多帮助打破这一习惯的方法。戒烟计划是美国雇主向员工提供最受欢迎的健康促进计划之一。