Smoking Cessation Activity Down in US Adults During Pandemic
From 2019 to 2020, there was a decrease in smoking cessation activity among US adults.
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Smoking Tied to Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19
Smoking is associated with a higher risk for severe COVID-19, including death, independent of sociodemographic characteristics and medical history.
Tobacco Treatment Aids Quitting for Dual Users of Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes
Tobacco treatment, such as nicotine-replacement therapy and behavioral support therapy, helps dual users of cigarettes and electronic cigarettes quit smoking.
Tobacco Content Exposure on Social Media Tied to Actual Use
Individuals who are exposed to tobacco content on social media have greater odds of reporting tobacco use and fostering more positive attitudes toward tobacco products and brands.
From 2018 to 2020, E-Cigarette Use in US Adults Down Slightly
From 2018 to 2020, there was a slight decrease in electronic cigarette use among US adults, especially among young adults aged 18 to 20 years, while daily e-cigarette use increased during the same period.
Health System Tobacco Cessation May Aid Smokers Trying to Quit
Health system-based tobacco cessation care may aid tobacco abstinence better than referral to a community-based quitline (QL).
Perception of E-Cigarettes as More Harmful Increased 2019 to 2020
Between 2019 and 2020, there was an increase in the perception of electronic cigarettes as more harmful than cigarettes.
Menthol Ups Smoking Frequency in Youth
The addition of menthol to cigarettes may increase smoking frequency and nicotine dependence among youth.
Majority of New Tobacco Users Aged 14 to 17 in 2019 Vaped Daily
In 2019, a majority of new daily tobacco users aged 14 to 17 years vaped daily.
Smokers Who Shift to Vaping May Improve Other Health Measures
Replacing combustible cigarettes with vaping in one’s 30s may be associated with key markers of healthy and successful aging.
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