​The decline in the rate of cigarette smoking in the United States can be traced to

A) ​a report from the U.S. Surgeon General that linked smoking with adverse health effects.
B) ​weather conditions in southeastern states that significantly reduced the tobacco crops.
C) ​the successful use of hypnosis by health psychologists to get people to stop smoking.
D) ​an agreement by movie producers and directors to stop portraying cigarette smoking.

U.S. Surgeon General

The leading spokesperson on matters of public health in the federal government of the United States, responsible for issuing warnings and advisories to the public.

Cigarette Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or a drug, which can lead to numerous health issues, including cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems.

Tobacco Crops

Plants cultivated for their leaves, which are dried and processed primarily for smoking in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes or for chewing.