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Is it really possible that smoking actually increased in the U.S. last year? What's going on?

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Don't worry - it's just a statistical blip! 0.0%

It's the recession, stupid! 20.0%

Yep - the cigarette companies are back! 40.0%

Other 40.0%

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John Atcheson about 8 months ago

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According to this article from the AP (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2010258555_apusmedsmokingrates.html) , cigarette smoking increased last year for the first time in 15 years. How can that be possible? I thought smoking was on a permanent decline.

TweetThis about 8 months ago

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It's the recession, stupid!

What?! Whoa. Very surprising. I need to read the article, but my gut reaction is that it's due to RECESSION STRESS. That's the most likely cause in my mind.

KingCharles about 8 months ago

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I don't believe there should be any hysteria. I would like to see more pipe smoking. I love the aroma of Pipe tobacco. I would also like to see States repealing their smoking bans, and giving accommodation to tobacco consumers. I whole heartedly do not believe the Government belongs here. It should be up to the owners of Business's to decide what level of accommodation they wish to offer.

Thom Kennon about 6 months ago

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Yep - the cigarette companies are back!

and it stinks in here!

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