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New York bans flavored e-cigarettes after 7th death nationwide
Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, had proposed the emergency ban Sunday, citing surging use among young people
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Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, had proposed the emergency ban Sunday, citing surging use among young people
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo outlawed the sale of all flavored electronic cigarette products besides tobacco and menthol in his state Tuesday, following the lead of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Beth LeBlanc, a reporter for the Detroit News, spoke to CBSN's "Red and Blue" about Michigan's crackdown on the products that have become popular with children and teenagers.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced an emergency executive action to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes in the state. The governor's office said the executive order will advance legislation that aims to eliminate deceptive marketing practices of e-cigarettes to underage users and raises the purchasing age of e-cigarettes from 18 to 21 years old. CBSN New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Cuomo's executive action comes as the Trump administration is trying to ban flavored vaping products from the market
According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control, there have been 380 confirmed and probable cases of lung-related illnesses linked to e-cigarettes or vaping products and six confirmed deaths. Major questions remain. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what consumers need to know about the risks of vaping.
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The White House is moving to curb the vaping epidemic in America that's linked to at least six recent deaths. A new initiative would ban most flavored e-cigarettes, allowing only tobacco flavor. Cases of possible vaping- related illnesses have been reported in at least 36 states, including Hawaii, Idaho, and Washington, which just reported their first cases this week. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why we still don't know the full health impact of e-cigarettes and the challenges of regulating them.
Market research shows 22 million adults in the U.S. use e-cigarettes. On Wednesday, President Trump called for a ban on most flavored vaping products. But some consumers, who vape instead of smoking traditional cigarettes, say they deserve the right to choose flavored products because they're legally old enough. Meanwhile, some business owners worry that Trump's suggested ban will cripple sales. Janet Shamlian reports.
President Trump says a ban on most flavored vaping products is the right response to what health officials call an "epidemic" of e-cigarette use by teenagers. A recent jump in illnesses linked to vaping has grabbed the attention of lawmakers, regulators, and parents, including the president and first lady. But CBS News has learned any real crackdown is likely a long way off. It will take weeks for the FDA to release its final rule -- and even then, companies have time to respond. Paula Reid reports.
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President Trump says his administration is taking steps to remove most flavored vaping products from the market. "We can't allow people to get sick," he said. "People are dying." Mr. Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar spoke about the new policy at the White House. Watch their remarks.
First lady Melania Trump has been "very involved" in the matter, according to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar
Kansas officials have confirmed a sixth death that could be linked to the use of e-cigarettes. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins CBSN AM to talk about the CDC investigation into more than 450 cases of lung illnesses that may be related to vaping.
As another death is linked to vaping, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why investigators are facing such a tough challenge in identifying what's behind an outbreak of respiratory illnesses across the U.S.
Six deaths are now connected to a growing public health crisis tied to vaping. The newest death is in Kansas, where health officials say a patient who used e-cigarettes recently died of lung disease. The exact cause of that illness is under investigation. The CDC says it's looking at more than 450 cases of vaping-related illness. Janet Shamlian reports.
Kansas becomes at least the sixth state to report a death possibly related to e-cigarettes since last month
Health officials in Kansas confirmed another death linked to vaping. That's the sixth death nationwide. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
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