Public Health Law Center: Given that this crisis coincides with an unprecedented increase in youth e-cigarette use in the United States and a recent declaration by the Surgeon General that youth use of e-cigarettes has become an “epidemic,” states and Tribes are stepping in to protect the health of youth and the broader community against e-cigarettes. A recent report found that a majority of youth who use e-cigarettes prefer flavored products. Some of the many risks of youth e-cigarette use include harm to brain development and increased likelihood of addiction. In recent months, various states and Tribes have taken bold action, primarily against flavored products, to protect youth against the harms of e-cigarettes.
