PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — In the 20th annual State of Tobacco Control report released this week, the federal government was given a “D” for battling the use of tobacco in adolescents.
There is reason for concern. Tobacco companies have stepped up their attempts to find creative ways to entice a new generation to use their products.
According to the report, the primary concern is the proliferation of flavored tobacco distributed in e-cigarettes. More than 2 million students are smoking e-cigarettes, becoming a major issue in middle schools.
The impact of lifelong addiction includes heart disease, cancer and serious breathing issues. E-cigarettes are a growing issue and are highly addictive.
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