Tag: Vaping
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State Senate Considers Expanding Tobacco Tax to Include E-Cigs and Vape Products
In 2020, the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) and vape products led to 2,800 hospitalizations for lung-related issues and 69 deaths in Michigan. The state’s health department allocates $5 billion annually to tackle health-related illnesses stemming from tobacco use. Whitmer’s Initiative Governor Gretchen Whitmer, reflecting on the health risks associated with vaping, expressed openness to…
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Dallas Considers Updating Smoke-Free Ordinance to Include Vaping
Dallas is in the spotlight as it mulls over revising its smoke-free ordinance to encompass vaping, a move prompted by growing concerns over the health risks associated with e-cigarettes. Experts recently briefed council members on the potential dangers posed by vaping, shedding light on its impacts on public health. Insights from Experts During a council…
