This data was published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and can be read in its entirety by clicking here.
While the data reflects the waning appeal of combustible tobacco products like cigarettes, it also shows the growing popularity of e-cigarettes. In 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been aggressively addressing concerns about the growth of the e-cigarette category, especially with its popularity among teens and minors. The FDA is expected to issue new regulations for flavored e-cigarette products, with restrictions on where these products can be sold in the U.S. [read more here]. It is also expected to propose a ban on menthol cigarettes [read more here], a move that could have an impact on U.S. smoking rates but also have ramifications on tobacco manufacturers who have seen their stocks fall on the announcement of this news in the past week.
