Many hookah manufacturers have not complied with FDA-mandated nicotine warning labels, finds study
February 08, 2024 by medicalxpress.com
Many hookah manufacturers have not complied with FDA-mandated nicotine warning labels, finds study
A new study led by researchers from Boston University School of Public Health found that hookah companies in the US have low compliance with federal regulations for including nicotine warnings on their packaging. Only 3 out of 33 assessed brands were 100% compliant with all warning label requirements. Hookah smoking is not safer than cigarette smoking, as it contains harmful components such as nicotine, tar, heavy metals, and carbon monoxide.
18.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 48.7 million current smokers in United States 21.60% of men are current smokers but only 15.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
