20 Million Americans Are Hoping Trump Will Save Vaping
April 09, 2025 by pjmedia.com
20 Million Americans Are Hoping Trump Will Save Vaping
Personnel changes at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have affected vapor regulation. Despite reductions in cigarette smoking attributed to e-cigarettes, public health groups criticize them. E-cigarettes were created for smoking cessation, but Big Tobacco's involvement grew due to FDA regulations. FDA approval is challenging, hindering innovation. The U.S. lags in recognizing e-cigarettes' harm reduction benefits compared to other countries. Big Tobacco influence and regulatory barriers impact the availability of safer vaping options for adult smokers. President Trump aimed to protect flavored vaping products, with millions of adults in support. Federal regulations need to align with science and consumer needs to support harm reduction efforts.
19.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 52.1 million current smokers in United States 22.90% of men are current smokers but only 15.80% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
