NYC flooded with illegal flavored vapes from China despite ban to protect kids: study

May 28, 2024 by nypost.com

NYC flooded with illegal flavored vapes from China despite ban to protect kids: study

A study reveals a flood of illegal flavored e-vapes from China in NYC after their ban in 2020 to curb youth addiction. The survey by Atria identified Air Bar Disposable as a popular brand. Despite some enforcement efforts, the illicit market undermines legal vendors like Altria. Experts urge stricter enforcement statewide. Officials criticize lax regulation and hope for stronger enforcement against illegal vapes, citing health risks for young people. FDA warned Chinese firms for unauthorized products. City Hall and Gov. Hochul are investigating to address the issue. Youth e-cig use in New York decreased, but the battle against illegal vapes continues, aiming to protect public health, particularly children.

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25.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 295.5 million current smokers in China 47.80% of men are current smokers but only 2.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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