From Asthma to Tobacco, American Lung Association Helps Schools Create Healthier Learning Environments

From Asthma to Tobacco, American Lung Association Helps Schools Create Healthier Learning Environments

American Lung Association shares resources to protect lung health for the new school year

Risk-proportionate taxes for smoke-free nicotine products pushed

EXPERTS have pushed for risk-proportionate taxes on smoke-free nicotine products as a way to curb illicit tobacco trade, noting that tax systems should encourage smokers to move away from cigarettes without pushing consumers toward unregulated markets.They also noted that differentiated tax rates for products such as vapes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches can help reduce smoking rates while supporting government revenues. "Countries…

Tobacco-free kids advocates worry new FDA rules will make flavored vapes more accessible in schools

Health advocates are concerned about recent decisions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that authorize the marketing of flavored nicotine products including e-cigarettes and pouches.