Public health advocates praised the move, saying it would help reduce kids’ access to vaping products. But they stressed much more action is needed to reverse the youth vaping surge. ADThe federal tobacco legislation follows efforts by many states to make it harder for teens to buy cigarettes and vaping products. They have backed raising the tobacco age as one way to reduce youth access to e-cigarettes without banning flavors. ADErika Sward, a spokeswoman for the American Lung Association, applauded the higher tobacco age but said, “It won’t alone solve the epidemic.” Her organization backs a comprehensive ban on all flavored tobacco products.

Source: Washington Post December 16, 2019 20:45 UTC