New campaign will combat the flood of illegal e-cigarettes
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July 12, 2024

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Ohio AG campaign targeting illegal e-cigarettes marks important step to protect young people

The newly announced campaign by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to combat the flood of illegal e-cigarettes streaming into the state represents an important step to protect youth and young adults from the dangers of nicotine addiction and should serve as an example for other attorneys general across the nation. Attorney General Yost’s press release ([link removed]) made it clear that unless an e-cigarette was one of the 27 authorized by the FDA, the device is illegal in Ohio. To date, the FDA has authorized only 27 e-cigarette products, all tobacco or menthol flavored. Yet thousands of illegal e-cigarettes, many in youth-appealing flavors like cotton candy or gummy bear, remain on store shelves across the country.

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As quitting nicotine trends on social media, truth® supports young people with free tools and resources

Thousands of young people are taking to social media to share their personal stories ([link removed]) of quitting e-cigarettes and nicotine. As a complement to this viral social trend, truth – the national public education campaign from Truth Initiative – is providing free, proven-effective tools and resources to support those looking to quit and uplifting their stories. As tobacco use continues to be a significant public health concern among young people, social engagement and programs like those from truth ensure that no one has to face quitting alone.

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Secondhand smoke and secondhand aerosol

In 1986, the U.S. Surgeon General concluded that secondhand smoke was a major health risk to nonsmokers. In 2014, the Surgeon General estimated that secondhand smoke causes the premature death of 41,000 adults and more than 400 infants each year. Secondhand smoke is classified as a Group A carcinogen, a substance known to cause cancer in humans and animals. With the rise of e-cigarettes, secondhand aerosol exhaled by e-cigarette users presents new concerns.

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