Californians are still smoking menthols in large numbers, and the states overall situation has worsened
Urbanization concentrates population in metropolitan areas where exposure to global brands, modern retail environments, and social norms that favor premium consumption are more prevalent than in rural regions
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Retailers that operate as an adult-only facility, such as tobacco only stores or vape stores, are required to conspicuously post on all entrances to the retail establishment the following: 1) a sign in boldface type that states "NOTICE: It is unlawful for a person less than 21 years old to enter this store." 2) a sign printed in letters and numbers at least one-half (1/2) inch high that displays a toll free phone number for assistance to callers in quitting smoking, as determined by the state department of health
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Public health efforts had been bogged down in debates with cigarette industry-funded scientists over the meaning of causality and the relevance to humans of cancer in tobacco-exposed mice