FDA vape row erupts as US smoking falls
May 21, 2026 by clearingtheair.eu
FDA vape row erupts as US smoking falls
Growing tensions around US vaping regulation are emerging alongside continued declines in cigarette smoking prevalence. Critics argue that ongoing restrictions on reduced-risk nicotine products may conflict with broader public health goals if they discourage smokers from switching away from combustible tobacco. At the same time, regulators continue to face pressure over youth nicotine use, flavored products, and the rapid expansion of illicit vape markets. The debate reflects wider disagreements over how public health agencies should balance harm reduction, risk communication, and precautionary regulation in nicotine policy.
14.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 39.8 million current smokers in United States 17.10% of men are current smokers but only 11.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
