Because the risks due to smoking persist even after individuals quit, it is of utmost importance to both prevent the initiation of smoking and provide proactive support and efforts towards encouraging individuals to quit smoking and successfully maintain a non-smoking status.
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The best way to protect vulnerable populations is to remove menthol tobacco products from the market, which the law allows the FDA to do for flavored tobacco products that are not in the best interest of the health of the American public
Local tobacco laws New York City: Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products, except e-cigarettes, with a characterizing flavor other than menthol, mint or wintergreen, except in certain tobacco bars Prohibits the sale of tobacco products to persons under age 21 Prohibits the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies Prohibits the use of all tobacco products at all ticketed sporting events, including at Citi Field and Yankee Stadium Prohibits retailers from redeeming coupons, multi-pack deal, buy-one-get-one deals or any other price reduction promotions Requires that cigarettes and little cigars not be sold at retail for less than $13.00 per 20-pack, including sales tax Requires cigars that cost less than $3.00 individually to be sold in packs of four or more Requires little cigars be sold in packs of 20 Twenty-two cities and counties in New York have prohibited the sale of tobacco products to persons under age 21
Smoking does more than just stain your teeth or cause bad breath, it seriously damages your throat and voice box, leading to hoarseness, infections, and even cancer
