US tobacco experts shift stance to back vaping as quit-smoking option
August 12, 2026 by clearingtheair.eu
US tobacco experts shift stance to back vaping as quit-smoking option
A shift among tobacco experts matters because it changes what smokers hear from the people shaping the debate. Backing vaping as a quit-smoking option does not mean ignoring risk; it means recognising that continued smoking carries far greater harm. For adults who have not stopped through conventional routes, e-cigarettes may offer a practical way out of combustion. Public health advice should reflect that evidence clearly, without stigma making useful options harder to discuss.
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
