Pennsylvania joins 18 other states in making 21 the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products
Smoking cigars increases the risk of oral cancers, including those affecting the lips, tongue, mouth, and throat
But as e-cigarettes have gained popularity and researchers have begun studying their long-term effects, theyve found evidence linking vaping to potential dangers to the heart, respiratory system, and brainand suggesting that, regardless of Juuls claimed mission to help adult smokers quit, e-cigarette use can lead younger people to take up smoking
The health effects require careful consideration and additional research for informed use
Moreover, FDA is committed to taking an evidence-based approach to protect the public health, and should recognize that, unlike for menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, which are combusted tobacco products, there is a growing body of evidence supporting that while these products should never be used by minors, flavored ENDS may still be appropriate for the protection of the public health, particularly for adult cigarette smokers seeking to switch to potentially less harmful nicotine delivery mechanisms.[20] State and local legislators pushing for flavor bans to protect youth should also consider the impact these actions will have on adult cigarette smokers, and should consider recent calls by tobacco control and public health experts for a more balanced approach to the regulation of these products.[21] [1] See U.S
