John,
Last week the Centers for Disease Control reported that more than 2 million kids have used e-cigarettes in 2021 -- and that nearly 85% of them are vaping flavored varieties of tobacco.
While the survey showed a dip in youth tobacco use during the pandemic, it may not tell the full story, due to reporting challenges and other factors related to COVID-19. What is clear is that the numbers remain far too high.
Even before this latest report, Mike called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to take long-overdue action to protect kids from flavored e-cigarettes. Will you read his message, and share it to tell the FDA to step up?
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-09-29/the-fda-needs-to-act-on-e-cigarettes-and-vaping-products
We can't let Big Tobacco expose our kids to this highly tempting, highly addictive health threat any longer.
"Each day that these flavored products remain on the market means that more children will develop nicotine addictions -- and makes them more likely to become cigarette smokers and suffer from cigarette-related diseases," said Mike in his call for action. "The FDA's delay is dangerous, and it should waste no more time rectifying it."
Will you add your voice? Read and share Mike's message today:
Thanks,
MikeBloomberg.com