cigarette fda approval proposes first regulations for e-cigarettes FDA Authorizes 4 Menthol-Flavored E-Cigarettes

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Despite tobacco companies efforts to block the law, strong public health advocacy and financial backing from anti-tobacco groups ensured its passage

Using the World Bank income grouping, 54/60 high income countries have regulations, 39/53 upper middle-income countries, but only 6/26 low-income countries (LICs), and 29/54 lower middle-income countries, have e-cigarette regulations/bans (Figure 1)

Since nicotine is considered an incredibly addictive substance, it can be difficult for many to refrain from putting a cigarette to their lips, even if someone wholly understands the detrimental health consequences

The new law will apply to the rest of the country and all military bases

Potential Benefits for Smoking Cessation Vaping can serve as a harm reduction tool for individuals attempting to quit smoking, particularly when used under medical supervision and as a short-term strategy