What Trump Gets Right About a Key Harm Reduction Tool

September 25, 2024 by slate.com

What Trump Gets Right About a Key Harm Reduction Tool

Despite reluctance, acknowledgment was given to Trump for supporting flavored vaping. Trump's compromise in 2019 saved flavored vaping, benefitting smokers who switch to vape, despite critics questioning his motives. The decline in youth vaping can be attributed to various factors including awareness campaigns and policy changes. Democrats' push for flavor bans may inadvertently increase smoking rates and illicit markets. Attention to vaping issues is essential due to its impact on public health. The next president will face challenges in vaping policy, with potential influence on FDA decisions. Addressing tobacco harm reduction is crucial for both parties to consider, impacting millions of adult vapers and potentially preventing premature deaths.


18.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 48.7 million current smokers in United States 21.60% of men are current smokers but only 15.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR


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