Who Smokes? A Profile of Smokers in the US
ATLANTA-In 1995, an estimated 47 million adults in the United States were current smokers. A “Profile of Smokers” from the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts & Figures-1999 shows that, in that year, smoking prevalence was higher for men (27%) than women (22.6%) and highest among American Indians/Alaskan natives (36.2%), compared with other racial and ethnic groups.
ATLANTAIn 1995, an estimated 47 million adults in the United States were current smokers. A Profile of Smokers from the American Cancer Societys Cancer Facts & Figures1999 shows that, in that year, smoking prevalence was higher for men (27%) than women (22.6%) and highest among American Indians/Alaskan natives (36.2%), compared with other racial and ethnic groups.
Smoking prevalence was highest among men who had dropped out of school (41.9%). Among adult smokers, more than 80% started smoking by age 18, and more than half were already smoking regularly by that age.
In 1997, 36.4% of high school students were current cigarette smokers, ie, smoked at least one cigarette in the past 30 days.
Pioneering Progress in Gynecologic Oncology: A Career of Many Advancements
February 24th 2025As a gynecologic oncology surgeon, Mario M. Leitao, MD, FACOG, FACS, highlights how his career has evolved through using robotic surgery, new fertility preservation techniques, and his contributions to the research field.
Highlighting Insights From the Marginal Zone Lymphoma Workshop
Clinicians outline the significance of the MZL Workshop, where a gathering of international experts in the field discussed updates in the disease state.
