Tag: Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking
Prevalence of Disability Up Over Twofold for Current Smokers
Disability prevalence 14.1 percent for current smokers, 6.8 percent for never smokers, and 12.6 percent for former smokers
Women Have Higher Risk for COPD Than Men, Regardless of Smoking History
Female gender linked to increased chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk in those with and without a history of smoking
Dual-Use of Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes Tied to Same Toxicant Exposure as Cigarettes Alone
Authors say dual use does not protect health
CDC Cuts Key Smoking Programs Despite Success in Curbing Smoking Rates
2017 to 2023 Saw Decline in Exclusive Cigarette Smoking, Rise in Vaping
Findings seen among U.S. adults, with trend driven by adults younger than 44 years
Increase in Mortality Associated With Menthol Cigarette Use
Among former smokers, menthol versus nonmenthol smoking linked to increased mortality risks from all-causes, CVD, heart diseases
Pain Linked to Increased Odds of Cigarette, Cannabis Use in Cancer Survivors
Pain intensity linked to increased likelihood of using cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cannabis, lower likelihood of alcohol use
FDA Approves Marketing of Nicotine Pouches
Approval marks first time the agency has approved sale of a nicotine pouch
FDA Proposes Nicotine Limits on Combustible Tobacco Products
Proposal suggests lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes and other tobacco products to minimally or nonaddictive levels
Three in 10 U.S. Adults Aware of Menthol-Mimicking Cigarettes
Substantial proportion of aware adults had experimented with or were currently using synthetic cooling agent menthol-mimicking cigarettes
