Across all 50 states, the same 5 disparities in cigarette smoking persist

Across the country, data show a consistent pattern of disparities in cigarette smoking, highlighting the relationship between tobacco use and various socioeconomic and health factors. While smoking prevalence can vary widely in different parts of the country – 12 Midwestern and Southern states have 50% higher smoking prevalence – the same demographic factors influence disparities regardless of location. These five socioeconomic and health factors must be addressed to help all Americans enjoy healthy lives free from nicotine addiction.

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Local restrictions on flavored tobacco and e-cigarette products

Sales restrictions on all flavored tobacco products, including all types of menthol products, are gaining momentum at the local and state level. As of December 31, 2024, 412 jurisdictions and three Native American tribes have placed some type of restriction on the sale of flavored tobacco products, and of those, 147 have fully comprehensive policies that prohibit sales of all types of flavors across all products, including menthol/mint/wintergreen flavors that are sometimes exempted from flavor policies, at all retailers.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Arkansas: A bill was introduced that would prohibit the sale of disposable e-cigarettes unless approved by the FDA.
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Utah: A federal judge upheld Utah’s state law prohibiting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes (excluding tobacco and menthol), allowing the state to begin enforcing the law.
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