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Why Smoking Is Making A Comeback — And What It Means For Your Health

Last updated: June 20, 2025 9:24 am
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The resurgence of smoking among Gen Z is a concerning trend that is making its way back into popular culture. Once seen as a dangerous and cool habit, smoking was on the decline for decades due to anti-smoking campaigns, bans, and the rise of vaping. However, recent years have seen a comeback in smoking, with celebrities like Zendaya and Jacob Elordi glamorizing the habit on screen and in real life.

In 2020, cigarette sales rose for the first time in decades, signaling a shift back to traditional cigarettes from vaping among teens. This trend is further exacerbated by an increase in tobacco depictions in top films, according to a report by the Truth Initiative.

The history of smoking in America is one of glamorization, normalization, and eventually, public health campaigns that led to a decline in smoking rates. The Surgeon General’s report in 2020 marked a historic milestone with adult cigarette smoking falling to just 14%, the lowest rate ever recorded. However, smoking never truly disappeared but rather transformed into other forms such as cigars, hookahs, and vapes.

The normalization of smoking as a choice or a form of rebellion poses real risks, especially for individuals with a family history of heart or lung disease. The resurgence of smoking highlights the need for renewed public health efforts to combat this dangerous trend. Anti-smoking campaigns of the past were effective because they made the consequences impossible to ignore and had the support of funding, legislation, and social momentum.

In the current cultural landscape dominated by social media and influencer culture, traditional public health campaigns may not be as effective. However, some states are taking unprecedented measures to combat the resurgence of smoking, such as Nevada’s proposed law to ban cigarette sales to entire generations.

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It is crucial to understand the dangers of smoking, as a single cigarette contains more than 7,000 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer. Smoking is linked to a range of health issues, including heart attacks, stroke, COPD, and various cancers. Despite the romanticization of smoking, it remains one of the deadliest consumer products ever marketed.

The reasons behind Gen Z’s uptake of smoking are multifaceted, including nostalgia, anxiety, influence culture, and a lack of strong messaging against smoking. To combat this trend, it is important to avoid normalizing smoking while also avoiding moralizing it. Harm reduction strategies and personalized cessation plans are key to helping individuals quit smoking.

In conclusion, the resurgence of smoking among Gen Z is a public health concern that requires proactive measures to address. By understanding the reasons behind this trend and implementing effective strategies for cessation, we can work towards reducing the prevalence of smoking and its associated health risks.

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