LGBTQ+ individuals face significant stress and exploitation from the tobacco industry, leading to higher rates of smoking and vaping compared to their heterosexual counterparts.
The report reveals that 37.8% of LGB adults have tried e-cigarettes, with almost half of bisexual adults partaking, indicating targeted marketing by the tobacco industry.
With 16.3% of LGB adults being current smokers, the data shows a concerning trend among youth, where 10.4% of LGB teens smoke cigarettes compared to 5.3% of heterosexual teens.
The tobacco industry's marketing tactics are specifically aimed at the LGBTQI+ community, positioning itself as a supporter while promoting tobacco products through targeted campaigns.
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