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Research Articles

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Girl on the phone and vaping
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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander American youth report high levels of e-cigarette use

Dec. 20, 2023
Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Youth
Menthol cigarettes on mint background
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Majority of U.S. adults support the removal of menthol cigarettes, including many menthol smokers

Nov. 21, 2023
Menthol
Cigars and Cigarillos
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New study: Success of local flavored cigar sales restrictions underscores need for national regulations

Oct. 11, 2023
Cigarillos
Cigars
Little Cigars
states map
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5 strategies to reduce geographic disparities in tobacco use

Aug. 17, 2023
Geographic Disparity
Screengrab from Breath of Stress Air Ad
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truth campaign focused on mental health significantly lowered e-cigarette use among young people

Aug. 16, 2023
Educational Campaigns
Elf bar, Hyde Rave, Breeze Vape
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Bigger, stronger, and cheaper: Disposable e-cigarettes have more nicotine and are more accessible than ever

Aug. 09, 2023
E-cigarettes / Vaping
Zyn Vuse and Puff Bar Mint Flavors
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New study shows many young oral nicotine pouch users also smoke and vape

Jul. 07, 2023
E-cigarettes / Vaping
Flavors
Zyn
tobacco nation map and cigarettes
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Why smoking remains higher in these Southern and Midwestern states

Jun. 29, 2023
Geographic Disparity
Elf bar packaging
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“Tobacco-free nicotine” labels for e-cigarettes increase purchase intentions among teen e-cigarette users

Jun. 15, 2023
E-cigarettes / Vaping