Sunday, February 12, 2012

Flavored cigarette ban goes into effect

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-09-28
Health advocates say that the flavored cigarette ban that went into effect September 22 may help deter teens from trying smoking. The prohibition is part of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, and it comes from research that suggests young people are particularly attracted to flavored cigarettes. Experts say the products are "clearly intended" to appeal particularly to young people and to get them addicted to tobacco early in life.  Read full story >
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