Flavored vapes drive big surge in U.S. e-cigarette sales
November 22, 2024 by upi.com
Flavored vapes drive big surge in U.S. e-cigarette sales
E-cigarette sales surged between 2019-2023, with 80% in youth-friendly flavors like fruit, candy, mint, and menthol. The CDC Foundation and Truth Initiative report highlighted the need for states to restrict flavored vape sales, citing successful efforts in Massachusetts. Sales of disposable e-cigarettes among young users rose over 500%, with most using flavored varieties. Nicotine levels in vapes reached that of several cigarette cartons, leading to increased youth addiction. The report emphasized the urgency for stricter policies to combat the flavored e-cigarette epidemic in the U.S. Proactive regulatory actions were called for to protect youth from the dangers of e-cigarettes.
