According to a report by Yahoo on January 26th, the latest research data from Forbes reveals that 5.8% of adults in the United States admit to using e-cigarettes. Surprisingly, Tennessee has the highest rate of e-cigarette usage in the entire country.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has indicated that e-cigarettes are not safe for adolescents, young adults, and pregnant women. However, research conducted by Forbes has found that young people between the ages of 18 and 24 are more prone to becoming addicted to e-cigarettes, with this age group representing approximately 11% of all adult e-cigarette users in the country.
In order to gain a deeper understanding of e-cigarette usage across different states, researchers from Forbes analyzed data from all 50 states provided by the CDC. This data included the proportion of e-cigarette users, the daily usage rate, and the trends in usage rates. Overall, 3.8% of adults in the United States claimed to use e-cigarettes on a daily basis, with this proportion reaching a high of 5.7% in the state of Tennessee.
According to reports, seven out of the ten states with the highest number of e-cigarette users are located in the southern region of the United States, including Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Indiana. It is worth noting that Tennessee has experienced significant growth in e-cigarette users from 2016 to 2022, with a growth rate of 5.1 percentage points, making it the fastest-growing state. Kentucky, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Arkansas follow closely behind. On the other hand, the five states with the lowest number of e-cigarette users include Maryland, Illinois, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Delaware. Other studies indicate that despite the popularity of e-cigarettes in Tennessee, the state still has a significant population using traditional cigarettes, making it one of the states with the third highest smoking rates in the country.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that the benefits of e-cigarettes as a substitute for traditional cigarettes for non-pregnant adults remain uncertain, and further research is needed to determine their long-term health effects. However, many people are still attempting to quit smoking. Research has shown that 83% of current e-cigarette users in the United States have tried to quit smoking at least once, with health concerns being the primary reason. In recent years, many states have implemented regulations on the sale and use of e-cigarettes. Worth noting is that Tennessee is one of the thirteen states in the US where e-cigarette sales do not require a license.
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