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Tobacco Public Health Implications of Raising The Minimum Age of Legal Access to Tobacco Products

Raising the minimum age for tobacco access could substantially reduce smoking initiation among adolescents and young adults. Research shows 90% of daily smokers began before age 19. Increasing the legal purchase age to 21 or 25 would likely prevent initiation, decrease prevalence, and reduce tobacco-related diseases across the population.

Women PODCAST: Prevent Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is preventable. Join two friends—one a physician—as they discuss crucial screening tests and early detection methods recommended by the CDC. Discover which tests you might need and take control of your health today. Listen now to learn how simple screening can save lives.

Vital Signs E-cigarette Ads Reach Nearly 7 in 10 Middle and High-School Students

Nearly 7 in 10 middle and high school students—over 18 million youth—encounter e-cigarette advertising through retail stores, online platforms, television, and print media. These ads employ classic tobacco marketing tactics like independence and rebellion to appeal to young audiences. E-cigarettes, which deliver nicotine harmful to developing brains, have become youth's most commonly used tobacco product, surpassing traditional cigarettes.