UC San Diego Research Projects National Smoking Prevalence Below 5% by 2035
A new study from the University of California San Diego reveals a significant and accelerating decline in cigarette smoking across the United States, driven primarily by young adults. The research, published in JAMA Network Open on April 25, 2025, offers optimistic projections for the future of smoking prevalence but also highlights persistent challenges among older smokers.
Read moreThe Lithuanian Seimas has passed amendments to the Tobacco Control Law, increasing fines for companies selling tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors or individuals prohibited from purchasing them. The law proportionally raises penalties for all offenders, with fines ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 euros for initial violations and 6,000 to 10,000 euros for repeated offenses. Additionally, retail licenses will be permanently revoked for repeat offenders.
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