Opinion Less than 10 percent now smoke, but we're still far from finished AOL Vaping not only exposes young people to toxic and cancer causing chemicals, it can also have harmful effects on mental health. Our new report found that youth and young adults who vape experience Most E cigarette Users Ages 18 to 29 Never Smoked Before American Cancer Society Products Data Briefs Number 524 January 2025 Cigarette Smoking Rate in U.S. Ties 80 Year Low Chart: 11% of Americans Smoke E Cigarettes Statista