CT data shows vape sales declining but nicotine use is up
Hartford Courant
Connecticut e‑cigarette unit sales fell to a record low, yet nicotine consumption rose sharply, driven by stronger devices and growing nicotine‑pouch use.Summary
Connecticut e‑cigarette unit sales fell to a record low in May, with only 440,000 sales, yet nicotine purchased rose more than 240% due to larger, stronger devices and a booming nicotine‑pouch market. Companies are making e‑cigarettes more potent, as studies show nicotine levels have increased since 2017. "Compared to just five years ago, today's e-cigarettes deliver higher levels of nicotine at increasingly cheaper prices" the CDC Foundation said. Youth nicotine pouch use is 2.4%, about 3,800 high school students, while adult tobacco use has declined from nearly 20% in 2015 to 16.8% in 2024. The state received an “F” grade for tobacco control in 2026 and funding falls short of CDC recommendations.
(Source：Hartford Courant)
