New CDC Leadership Highly Unlikely to End Its Nicotine Misinformation
March 13, 2025 by filtermag.org
New CDC Leadership Highly Unlikely to End Its Nicotine Misinformation
The Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for Dr. David Weldon, the nominee for CDC director. Weldon faces challenges, including proposed budget cuts and past controversial views. The CDC's misleading information on nicotine products perpetuates confusion. Despite declines in cigarette smoking, the CDC paints reduced use as a problem. The agency's inconsistent messaging on harm reduction methods hinders smoking cessation efforts. Criticisms include unclear terminology and failure to promote proven cessation aids like vapes. The CDC's resistance to change perpetuates misinformation and obstructs public health progress. Weldon's stance on nicotine is unknown. The need for a drastic shift in the CDC's approach to smoking cessation is crucial for improving public health outcomes.
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
