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Surgeon General Reports on Smoking Cessation for First Time in 30 Years
Published on: January 23, 2020
Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams issued the first Surgeon General’s report on smoking cessation in 30 years. It reviews and updates the latest research on Americans’ attempts to quit smoking, what works, and why it’s so important.
Report: Vaping Up, Smoking Down Among Teens
Published on: September 20, 2019
A survey published as a research letter in the New England Journal of Medicine shows vaping – using e-cigarettes – has more than doubled among teens in the past 2 years.
American Cancer Society Warns About Risks of Vaping for Youth
Published on: September 17, 2019
ACS is launching a new education campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of e-cigarette use.
CDC Warns Against Vaping During Lung Illness Investigation
Published on: September 9, 2019
Federal experts are investigating reports of severe lung illnesses in people who used e-cigarettes (also known as vaping).
FDA Reveals New Ads to Warn Kids About E-Cigarettes
Published on: August 8, 2019
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is launching a new series of TV ads to teach kids about the dangers of using e-cigarettes.