This law aligns with national regulations, ensuring that individuals below this age cannot legally purchase vape products
Black men are also 15% more likely to develop and 18% more likely to die from lung cancer than their white counterparts
The smoke itself is made up of tiny particles (often less than one micron in size) that float around in the air without settling, eventually finding their way to every corner of the room
"With these actions, the FDA will help significantly reduce youth initiation, increase the chances of smoking cessation among current smokers, and address health disparities experienced by communities of color, low-income populations, and LGBTQ+ individuals, all of whom are far more likely to use these tobacco products," acting FDA commissioner Dr
We know that when there are more tobacco retailers located in an area, people smoke at higher rates, youth are more likely to start smoking, and people who currently smoke have a harder time quitting