State policies are critical to protecting young people
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Dec. 5, 2024

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As sales of flavored e-cigarettes continue to rise, state policies are critical to protecting young people ([link removed])

U.S. e-cigarette sales increased by 47% between 2019 and 2023 with 80.6% of sales attributed to flavored products, according to a report by the CDC Foundation and Truth Initiative. Amidst this concerning rise, individual states have started to take action to address the sale of flavored products, and these policies have proven to be highly successful. Read three takeaways from the report here.

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A breath of fresh air: The immediate benefits of quitting smoking or vaping nicotine ([link removed])

Quitting smoking has countless short- and long-term health benefits, some of which start to impact the body almost immediately after putting down a cigarette. Quitting smoking has also been associated with reduced depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as improved positive mood and quality of life compared with continuing to smoke. While decades of research have provided a clear picture of how quitting smoking improves physical and mental health, research on quitting e-cigarettes is still emerging. Here’s what we know about the short- and long-term health effects of quitting smoking or vaping nicotine, and what resources are available to help.

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What is Zyn and what are oral nicotine pouches? ([link removed])

With cigarette smoking on the decline, tobacco companies have shifted focus to “smokeless” tobacco products, including oral nicotine pouches. The pouches are sometimes referred to as a "lip pillow" or "upper decky" because of where they are placed between the lip and gum, often under the upper lip. Pouch brands such as Zyn, On!, and Velo have gained popularity in recent years, and during this period sales of nicotine pouch products containing a higher concentration of nicotine (8 mg) increased more rapidly than products with lower nicotine concentrations (4 mg and 6 mg).

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Massachusetts: Three state lawmakers said they are planning to file a bill that would prohibit the sale of tobacco or nicotine products to anyone born after a specific date. The Nicotine Free Generation Bill would replace the state’s current law that prohibits the sale of nicotine or tobacco to anyone under the age of 21.
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Northampton, Massachusetts: The Board of Health passed a regulation to move all nicotine pouch sales to adult-only stores. The regulation will take effect January 1, 2025.
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San Diego, California: The San Diego City Attorney's Office San Diego City Attorney Mara W. Elliott filed another round of lawsuits against more than a dozen retailers across Southern California, and online for selling flavored tobacco to undercover agents from her Office.
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