US cigarette smoking drops to record low, vaping and nicotine pouch use surges

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses a new study revealing a historic decline in adult cigarette smoking rates in the U.S. to under 10%.

Fox News medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses a New England Journal of Medicine study reporting US adult cigarette smoking rates dropped to a record low of 9.9% in 2024. Siegel warns about the addictive nature of vaping and nicotine pouches, which contain high levels of nicotine. He expresses concern over potential GI tract and heart issues, stressing social media's role in promoting these products to younger generations.