The number of smokers is dwindling, but SC could do more to stop tobacco usage, report says

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 1,386

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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COLUMBIA — The number of smokers in South Carolina has dropped in recent years, but the state could do more to discourage people from puffing away, according to a report from the American Lung Association released Wednesday.

With federal cuts to nationwide smoking deterrent programs, the lung health association warned that hard-won decreases in the number of adults and teenagers who smoke could backslide unless states step in to make up the difference.

“Last year …

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