State restrictions on flavored products are critical to protect young people
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Nov. 21, 2024
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As national sales of e-cigarettes climb, report shows that state restrictions on flavored products are critical to protect young people ([link removed])
Data released in a report from the CDC Foundation and Truth Initiative reveal a 47% increase in e-cigarette unit sales at U.S. retail outlets between 2019 and 2023, with flavor categories like fruit, candy, mint, menthol, and desserts accounting for 80.6% of those sales. The rise in sales highlights the need for more states to adopt comprehensive statewide policies restricting sales of flavored e-cigarettes.
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New Surgeon General’s report highlights the need to address health disparities to eliminate tobacco-related death and disease ([link removed])
The Surgeon General’s report released this week underscores the ongoing challenge of reducing tobacco-related death and disease, particularly among populations affected by poverty, racism, and educational inequity. While these disparities are deeply rooted, they are not insurmountable.
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Local restrictions on flavored tobacco and e-cigarette products ([link removed])
Flavors, including menthol, are a key factor in drawing youth and young adults to tobacco products, and sales restrictions on all flavored tobacco products are gaining momentum at the local and state level. Read our report to learn more about local restrictions on flavored tobacco enacted by U.S. states, counties, cities, and towns.
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Columbus, Ohio - The Columbus City Attorney's office filed a lawsuit against a smoke shop, accusing the store of illegally selling tobacco to teens and violating the city's flavored tobacco ban.
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