Nicotine addiction in young people

Article Abstract:

The incidence of smoking-related diseases might be reduced by policy which prevents young people from becoming addicted to nicotine. The incidence of smoking among adults in the US has declined, but the incidence among teenagers has remained the same or increased. Internal communication in tobacco companies demonstrates their knowledge that nicotine is addictive and their attempts to appeal to a market of young smokers. The Camel cigarette company created a marketing campaign that targeted young people and deliberately planned to stock stores close to high schools. A smokeless tobacco company marketed their products to young people by creating low nicotine and sweet tasting chewing tobacco. In addition, young people have access to tobacco products through vending machines and the many stores that violate state laws prohibiting tobacco sale to minors. A policy is required that would reduce marketing campaigns appealing to young people, convince these users of the hazards of tobacco, and restrict tobacco accessibility.

Column, Prevention, Smoking and youth, Youth smoking

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The Food and Drug Administration's regulation of tobacco products

Article Abstract:

On August 23, 1996, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a regulation limiting the advertising and sale of tobacco products to children and teenagers. The agency reached the decision after extensive research showing that tobacco companies have known about the addictive properties of nicotine for decades. Public and private documents show that tobacco companies knew that nicotine affects the brain and therefore can be classified as a drug. Thus, it falls under the FDA's jurisdiction. Implementation of the rule is estimated to save $28 billion to $43 billion in health care costs each year.

Laws, regulations and rules, Advertising, Teenagers, Youth, Smokers, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Cigarettes

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Cancer and herbs

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Congress may need to pass a law regulating herbal products more closely. A report published in 2000 shows that a Chinese herb call Aristolochia fangchi may cause kidney cancer. This herb could be added to the list of herbs that are known to be dangerous. Examples are a link between germander and hepatitis, comfrey and veno-occlusive liver disease, yohimbe and seizures and kidney failure, and ephedra and cardiovascular disease.

Editorial, Causes of, Complications and side effects, Medicine, Herbal, Herbal medicine, Kidney cancer

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