How Oklahoma Stacks Up The American Lung Association monitors tobacco control measures for each state and while Oklahoma excels in two areas — tobacco prevention/cessation funding and access to cessation services — it remains below the curve in other markers. Oklahoma...
FDA Warns Against New Tech on Vapes Big Tobacco is constantly changing the design of vapes and e-cigarettes in order to appeal to youth. Their most recent updates led the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action — sending warning letters to retailers. Vapes...
Secondhand smoke isn’t just annoying — it’s deadly. Tobacco Stops With Me talked with Dr. Brent Brown, a pulmonologist at OU Health Science Center in Oklahoma City, about the long-lasting impact of secondhand smoke, from the womb to adulthood. How...
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) board passed a resolution advocating for an increase to tobacco taxes and to broaden the definition of tobacco products to cover emerging nicotine trends. Why Should Oklahoma Raise the Tobacco Tax? 1. Reduced smoking...
Making Progress in Reducing Youth Vaping The 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) shows a big drop in youth vaping — 2.1 million to 1.63 million. However, the survey revealed a discouraging truth: youth nicotine addiction is a serious public health concern....
Menthol is a strong flavor derived from mint plants and added to tobacco products to mask the harsh burn and bitter taste. The soothing-cool sensation of menthol makes it easier for non-tobacco users to start and stumble into a lifetime of addiction. Recently, the...
