U.S. could soon require graphic warnings on cigarette packages, but doctors still face uphill battle

January 15, 2025 by cbsnews.com

U.S. could soon require graphic warnings on cigarette packages, but doctors still face uphill battle

The U.S. may soon mandate graphic warnings on cigarette packages, following a ruling upholding the FDA's requirement. Despite challenges from the tobacco and vaping industries, public health officials aim to deter smoking initiation and reduce health risks, including bladder cancer. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers support the warnings' efficacy in preventing smoking uptake, emphasizing that no tobacco or vaping product is safe. While progress is noted in educating the public about health risks, concerns remain about the marketing of nicotine products to young people. Overall, efforts towards tobacco control and public education are progressing positively.


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


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