Down from 20.9% of the population in 2005 to 18.1% in 2012. I think part of the perception that there are fewer people smoking tobacco might be the incredible regulatory feeding frenzy about where a smoker can smoke.
I'm a former smoker who recalls the push for 'non-smoking areas' in restaurants who could not smoke in any restaurant or bar if I wanted to today without facing hefty fines.
It is a great case study for 'give them an inch, they'll take a mile' regulation, much like the EPA.
Exactly.