Protecting these groups from the dangers of tobacco use through effective tobacco control legislation, including total product ban, it is not just a matter of public health, but also an ethical obligation
Not because it's harmless, but because avoiding combustion is often the more sensible move
The Surgeon Generals report highlighted that nicotine exposure during adolescence can cause addiction and can harm the developing adolescent brain. As with other tobacco products, youth can develop nicotine addiction from using e-cigarettes and there is substantial evidence that youth e-cigarette use increases the likelihood of future use of conventional cigarettes, explained Dr
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But the group didn't flinch when it came to declaring that smoking is deadly