Vaping pose significant health risks, especially for youth, as nicotine is highly addictive and can harm brain development as teens grow
Rates are also much higher in the lesbian, gay and transgender community
Maybe youre passing a vape shop, watching TV together, or talking before your child goes to a concert with friends
So while supporters see an increased tobacco tax as more revenue for the state, disincentives for kids to smoke and a win for public health, the measure could also allow Americas premium tobacco companies to gain market share
95% CI, 1.1-1.17) and almost twice as likely to die of lung cancer (HR = 1.96
That proposal has also received mixed reviews from some Black leaders