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Under 17 percent of adults said they smoked in 2014

CDC: Adult Smoking Rate Falls to New Low in the United States

As of 2014, rate is 16.8 percent but big socioeconomic disparities remain
Colorectal neoplasm is associated with smoking in a dose-response manner

Dose-Response Pattern for Smoking, Colorectal Neoplasm

Increase in non-advanced, advanced CRN with increasing smoking; no link for alcohol intake
Exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke in infancy is associated with increased risk of sensitization to food allergens up to age 16 years

Smoke Exposure in Infancy Ups Sensitization to Food Allergens

Secondhand smoke exposure also linked to increased risk of eczema with sensitization
Children exposed to secondhand smoke at 4 months of age may be at risk for tooth decay by age 3

Secondhand Smoke in Infancy May Harm Children’s Teeth

Exposure increases risk of cavities, researchers report
A new study has identified significant differences between non-small-cell lung cancer patients who smoke and those who don't. The findings were presented Sunday at the annual meeting of the European Respiratory Society

Differences Found in Smokers, Nonsmokers Who Develop NSCLC

Nonsmokers more likely than smokers to be women and to have adenocarcinoma
Smoking significantly increases medical costs among patients with peripheral artery disease

Medical Costs Increasing for Smokers Who Develop PAD

More likely to be hospitalized for atherosclerosis, acute myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ordered the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. to stop selling four new cigarette brands because submissions for these products did not meet requirements set forth in the Federal Food

FDA Orders Tobacco Company to Stop Sales of New Cigarettes

Says products didn't meet requirement that they be substantially the same as existing cigarettes
Electronic cigarette use is associated with a decrease in tobacco smoke toxicant exposure in those who quit smoking

E-Cigarette Use Cuts Tobacco Smoke Toxicant Exposure

Decrease in toxicant exposure for those who quit smoking and for dual users
Exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke during childhood or while in the womb may increase risk of atrial fibrillation in adulthood

Early Exposure to Secondhand Smoke May Up A-Fib Risk Later

Effect strongest for those without other risk factors, but more study needed
The U.S. smoking rate continues to decline

CDC: Smoking Rate Falls to 15.2 Percent in the United States

Higher tobacco taxes, tough messages contributing to decline