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1.1 billion people smoked in 2019 — a record high, study says. But smoking decreased in the US

By Asha C. Gilbert and Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY May 28, 2021 | 2:48 PM

A new study published on Thursday shows 1.1 billion people smoked in 2019. Experts say they aren’t surprised because nicotine addiction is hard to quit.