State restrictions on flavored products are critical to protect young people
Truth Initiative

Nov. 21, 2024

As national sales of e-cigarettes climb, report shows that state restrictions on flavored products are critical to protect young people

Data released in a report from the CDC Foundation and Truth Initiative reveal a 47% increase in e-cigarette unit sales at U.S. retail outlets between 2019 and 2023, with flavor categories like fruit, candy, mint, menthol, and desserts accounting for 80.6% of those sales. The rise in sales highlights the need for more states to adopt comprehensive statewide policies restricting sales of flavored e-cigarettes.

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New Surgeon General’s report highlights the need to address health disparities to eliminate tobacco-related death and disease

The Surgeon General’s report released this week underscores the ongoing challenge of reducing tobacco-related death and disease, particularly among populations affected by poverty, racism, and educational inequity. While these disparities are deeply rooted, they are not insurmountable.

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Local restrictions on flavored tobacco and e-cigarette products

Flavors, including menthol, are a key factor in drawing youth and young adults to tobacco products, and sales restrictions on all flavored tobacco products are gaining momentum at the local and state level. Read our report to learn more about local restrictions on flavored tobacco enacted by U.S. states, counties, cities, and towns.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Columbus, Ohio - The Columbus City Attorney's office filed a lawsuit against a smoke shop, accusing the store of illegally selling tobacco to teens and violating the city's flavored tobacco ban.
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