Tag: Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking
FDA Approves Marketing of Nicotine Pouches
Approval marks first time the agency has approved sale of a nicotine pouch
FDA Proposes Nicotine Limits on Combustible Tobacco Products
Proposal suggests lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes and other tobacco products to minimally or nonaddictive levels
Three in 10 U.S. Adults Aware of Menthol-Mimicking Cigarettes
Substantial proportion of aware adults had experimented with or were currently using synthetic cooling agent menthol-mimicking cigarettes
Beginning to Smoke Before Age 15 Increases Risk for COPD
Findings independent of cigarette pack years, current smoking status, secondhand smoke exposure
FDA Asks Biden Administration to Limit Nicotine in Tobacco Products
Dual Electronic, Conventional Cigarette Use Not Tied to Cessation
Most dual users either continue dual use or transition to exclusive conventional cigarette use
Transitioning to E-Cigarettes Aids Resolution of Respiratory Symptoms
Those who switch to dual use or who maintain, increase smoking intensity have reduced rate of symptom resolution
Dose-Dependent Association Seen for Smoking, CVD Risk
Light ex-smokers have significant reduction in CVD risk within 10 years of cessation, while risk disappears in >25 years for heavy ex-smokers
Inhaled Nicotine Disrupts Normal Heart Function
Effects seen in rats in recent study
Smoking Tied to Increased Opioid Use
Higher levels of smoking also tied to pain-related work limitations and worse self-reported health, mental health
