Tag: Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking
CDC: Cigarette Smoking Rates Down Among U.S. Adolescents
However, e-cigarette use and rates of distracted driving are on the rise
Few Engage in Five Behaviors for Preventing Chronic Disease
Only 6.3% of U.S. adults report engaging in all five behaviors; geographic variation seen in clustering
Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Schizophrenia Risk for Child
Findings based on analysis of maternal levels of cotinine
E-Cigarette Poisonings Rising Quickly Among Young Children
Swallowing the liquid nicotine appears to affect children under 6 the most
New Rule Extends FDA Authority Over Tobacco, Nicotine Products
Agency banning the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors
U.S. Bans E-Cigarettes on Commercial Flights
To protects passengers from unwanted exposure to aerosol fumes
CDC: Rate of Smoking 8.4 Percent at Any Time During Pregnancy
Highest prevalence for women 20 to 24 years and for non-Hispanic American Indian, Alaska Natives
Many Flavored E-Cigarettes Contain Benzaldehyde
Highest levels in cherry-flavored e-cigarettes; levels >1,000-fold lower than those in workplace
CDC: Nearly Half of U.S. Teens Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
Their own homes and family cars are common sources
Hawaii Becomes First State to Raise Smoking Age to 21
Lawmakers hope age hike will make it more difficult for adolescents to start the habit
