Omaha advocates say vaping products target kids, not smokers
Omaha advocates argue vaping products are designed to attract children rather than help adults quit smoking.Summary
Omaha-area advocates are concerned that vaping products are targeting children rather than helping adults quit smoking. Bright colors, candy-like flavors, and devices that mimic everyday items like pens and lipstick make these products attractive to kids. Rita Rodriguez, a former smoking educator, noted that her 5-year-old son picked up a vaping device on the ground and treated it like a toy. Erin Smith from the American Lung Association Nebraska explained that the small, concealable devices often look like pens, markers, or lipstick. CDC data indicates that 1.6 million students currently vape, including over 400 middle schoolers. Advocates urge those wanting to quit smoking to use proven methods like nicotine patches, gum, or nasal spray.
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