Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for July 31, 2018
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July 31, 2018: Sixteen percent (16%) of American adults have smoked a cigarette in the past week. Gallup reports that’s the lowest level ever recorded. From the 1940s to the 1970s, roughly 40% of Americans smoked cigarettes. The figure fell below 30% for the first time in 1989. It dropped below 20% for the first time in 2013.[1]
At the same time, the number who believe smoking should be banned entirely in the United States has risen to 25%.[2]
During the 20th century, younger adults were more likely to smoke than their elders. However, that has changed in recent years. Now, adults aged 50-64 are more likely smokers than any other age group. Twenty-four percent (24%) of them smoke compared to 15% of adults under 30.
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- July 30, 2018 – 13 states have automatic voter registration policies
- July 27, 2018 – 61 percent of black millennials say religion very important to them
- July 26, 2018 – 29 of 50 top-earning music acts are oldies
- July 25, 2018 – 58 percent of active federal judges appointed by Democratic presidents
- July 24, 2018 – 58 percent of U.S. adults often get news on mobile device
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