THE MORE YOU KNOW: #Vaping “epidemic” reversing youth #smoking decline would make convenient headlines, but no mention here of SMOKING. Historic smoking low in 18-24 group suggests not, but @FDATobacco, @CDCTobaccoFree withholding stats. #THRsavesLives
https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm625917.htm
IN THE NEWS: (UK) Cancer Research UK study with almost 13,000 participants finds time spent with #vapers increases #smoker motivation to #quitsmoking and #vaping is NOT “renormalising” #smoking. #THRsavesLives
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-11/ucl-vdn111218.php
IPSWICH, MASSACHUSETTS: HEADS UP! Board of Health MEETING NOV. 19th to discuss ordinance that will prohibit ADULT smokers 18-20 access to safer alternatives. For CASAA Massachusetts advocacy tips: https://bit.ly/2yAYADi
IN THE NEWS: (VIRGINIA) Bucking conventional wisdom? State sees historic low HS teen smoking rate – smoking (6.5%) and vaping (11.8%) rates lower than 7.6% / 20.8% national averages – without using “effective” tobacco control methods of taxes and bans.
UPDATE: (ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA) Vapor flavor ban passed on Nov. 7th. #THR and #vaping advocates should note that survey showing 59% support was just 359 of 79,000+ residents. Don’t give up – show up! See CASAA California page: https://bit.ly/2OfERD5
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2018/11/14/alameda-bans-flavored-tobacco-products/