A new Truth Initiative study found that young people 15-21 who use e-cigarettes or ever used JUUL have over 3x higher odds of initiating use of cigars, little cigars or cigarillos (CLCCs)
Truth Initiative

July 29, 2021

Vaping more than triples odds that young people will use little cigars and other combustible tobacco products

A new Truth Initiative study found that young people 15-21 who use e-cigarettes or ever used JUUL have over 3x higher odds of initiating use of cigars, little cigars or cigarillos (CLCCs), compared with those who never vaped. These findings are the latest in a line of reports showing a significant association between vaping and the use of other tobacco products among young people.

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WHO reports progress in the fight against tobacco epidemic

A new report by the World Health Organization shows the strides being made in the fight against tobacco use but emphasizes that this progress is threatened by new products such as e-cigarettes that attract youth as opposed to helping smokers quit as the tobacco industry tries to claim.

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How Long Does Thirdhand Smoke Last? What You Need to Know

Thirdhand smoke is the chemical residue left behind by tobacco products and e-cigarettes. In a new EX Program blog, learn more about this little-known threat and the ways that employers can protect their staff from the potential risks.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Washington, DC – Mayor Bowser signed into law a bill that prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and prohibits the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes within one-quarter mile of middle and high schools. The bill exempts hookah bars. However, the bill cannot go into effect unless it is funded through the budget.
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