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Youth Vaping in the United States: Risks, Trends, and Potential Policy Solutions
The use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (or ENDS) among youth in the United States has become a serious public health concern for many reasons. These systems — commonly referred to as electronic cigarettes (or just, “e-cigarettes”), vape pens, or even “juuls” — work by heating nicotine-containing fluid to form an aerosol that users inhale.…
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Tobacco Industry Targets Women and Girls as Next Generation of Smokers
Given that women often smoke for different reasons than men, effective tobacco control strategies may need to target women differently. In countries where women are typically of a lower economic status than men, they may be more price sensitive to tax or price increases, increasing the salience of including limits on price promotions in tobacco…
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Cigarettes with flavored capsules in Chile: a trap for young people
Flavored cigarettes have been aggressively sold by tobacco companies for a relatively short time. Just 10 years ago, tobacco companies hardly marketed them. In 2019, however, in some countries, they are the main type of cigarettes consumed by young people. The case of Chile is an excellent example of this trend: in 2008, these products…