Longitudinal experience of food insecurity & cigarette use in the early COVID-19 Pandemic, United States

Abstract 25.1% of adults reported one or more smoking days between April 2020 and March 2021. Respondents who Became Fully Food Insecure had significantly more cigarette use days. 59.9% of those who reported use of cigarettes on one or more days indicated inconsistent use. The incidence rate ratio was 2.02 times greater among those reporting concurrent use of cannabis. Article type: Research Article Keywords: Food insecurity, Cigarette use, COVID-19, Pandemic, Mental health, Cannabis, Smoking Authors: Stephanie Pike Moore, Douglas D.