The CDC said in a statement on its website: “There are 530 cases of lung injury reported from 38 states and 1 U.S. territory. Seven deaths have been confirmed in 6 states. CDC has received complete sex and age data on 373 of 530 cases. Nearly three fourths (72%) of cases are male Two thirds (67%) of cases are 18 to 34 years old. 16% of cases are under 18 years and 17% are 35 years or older. All reported cases have a history of e-cigarette product use or vaping. Based on initial data from certain states we know: Most patients have reported a history of using e-cigarette products containing THC. Many patients have reported using THC and nicotine. Some have reported the use of e-cigarette products containing only nicotine. We do not yet know the specific cause of these lung injuries. The investigation has not identified any specific e-cigarette or vaping product (devices, liquids, refill pods, and/or cartridges) or substance that is linked to all cases.” Juul, in which Altria Group (MO) has a 35% stake, is the dominant e-cigarette maker in the U.S. Altria and Philip Morris (PM) are currently in merger talks.