A handful of Americans want smoking snuffed out completely.

More Americans than ever—22 percent—say they want smoking to be completely banned, up from 12 percent in 2007. That's according to a Gallup survey of more than 2,000 Americans.

Though it's still a relatively small percentage, researchers say it's still important since smoking stirs up a nationwide debate. Though smoking remains legal in every state, more universities, workplaces, restaurants and other public places are banning Americans from lighting up, citing health concerns.

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