64% of the top binge-watched shows among young people included tobacco depictions, including The Queens Gambit, The Umbrella Academy, Shameless, and "On My Block." Despite a prior pledge to limit tobacco depictions in its offerings, Netflix was the top offender based on its new 2020 season releases and popular binge-worthy shows, like The Umbrella Academy and The Queens Gambit, which included tobacco in every episode
Surveys assessed whether smokers had ever switched cigarette brands or styles to reduce health risk and about likelihood of switching if the smoker learned their brand had more of a specific chemical than other cigarettes
However, its important to consider the health risks associated with smoking and the impact of buying in bulk on consumption habits
Scott Gottlieb, the FDAs new commissioner, unveiled the agencys new focus on low-nicotine products, with the cornerstone being to reduce cigarette use in the United States while consciously shifting smokers to electronic cigarettes
