Tag: Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking
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
Both Smoking Bans and Cigarette Taxes Deter Smokers
Bans seem better for social smokers; heavy smokers primarily deterred by taxes
Active Smoking, SHS Up Risk of Infertility, Early Menopause
Increased risks for infertility, natural menopause before the age of 50 years with tobacco exposure
Higher Cigarette Taxes Linked to Lower Infant Mortality
U.S. study suggests pregnant women may be less likely to smoke if tobacco prices are higher
CDC: Adult Smoking Rate Falls to New Low in the United States
As of 2014, rate is 16.8 percent but big socioeconomic disparities remain
Dose-Response Pattern for Smoking, Colorectal Neoplasm
Increase in non-advanced, advanced CRN with increasing smoking; no link for alcohol intake
