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History of tobacco in chronological order: 1900

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In 1900, the average life expectancy in the United States was 47 years (49 for women,

45 for men), and only 3% of the population of 78 million was over age 65 (compared

to 13% over age 65 in 1996). Mortality from tobacco was very small, although there

are no good estimates; the average adult yearly per capita cigarette consumption was

only 50, but it was about to increase rapidly, peaking at 4340 in 1963 and declining to

2500 by 1994.

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In 1900, only one American in ten lived to age 65. Two thirds were dead by age 50,

and half before age forty. A third of babies born died before age five, including 20%

before their first birthday.

Dean Edell, M.D., KGO TV news, San Francisco, March 7, 1997

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In 1900, less than 1% of the world's population was older than age 65; this had

increased to 6% by 1996.

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At the turn of the century, cigarette smoking by women was seen as the symbol of the

prostitute, and men's use was viewed as effeminate.

Cigarettes, p. 35

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In 1900, cigarettes accounted for only 3% of all U.S. tobacco consumed; this

increased to 50% in 1937, 77% in 1967, and close to 90% at present. (The 1980

global figure was 70%).

Tobacco in History, p. 235

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