4 consequences of tobacco use negative physical effects using Health Effects of Tobacco Tobacco

Economic Impact Countries that significantly increase tobacco taxes consistently raise significant new revenue even as tobacco use declines

I think we need to do a better job of really pointing blame where it's due, which is the Tobacco Industry which is predatory and aggressive. Freedman concluded that though it is an individuals choice to purchase and use these items, we're neglecting the power of social pressure, marketing, social media, and advertising, all of these things coalescing together to be really influential. More updates on the movement of this bill can be seen on the Oregon State Legislature website under SB 702 .

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Proper tobacco retailer point-of-sale signage is REQUIRED because it will communicate and inform customers about the minimum sales age law and remind employees to verify age before making the sale of tobacco products