Higher risks for death, mechanical ventilation, and major cardiovascular event all independent of sociodemographic factors and medical history
Cigarette Sales Increased During COVID-19 Pandemic
Estimated difference between observed and expected cigarette sales indicated monthly excess of 0.34 packs/capita
Smoking Has Causal Effect on Risk for Severe COVID-19
Current smokers have increased risk for hospitalization, mortality; genetically predicted propensity to start smoking also linked to risks
Alcohol Use Down, Nicotine Use Up for Teens During COVID-19 Pandemic
Likelihood of using substances up when youth were stressed by pandemic-related uncertainty, family experienced material hardship
Tobacco Use Up During Early COVID-19 Lockdown
Inability to obtain lower-risk products drove some to turn to more readily available cigarettes
Smoking History Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Risk for hospitalization, death higher for both current and former smokers
Smokers More Likely to Report Symptoms Suggestive of COVID-19
Current smokers have increased risk for reporting classic symptoms, more than five symptoms, more than 10 symptoms