A major analysis published recently provides strong evidence that people using e-cigarettes have a higher success rate in quitting smoking compared to those trying other methods
killing over 15,000 Australians each and every year
While almost all cigarettes contain some level of menthol, its the brands that use it in larger quantities, imparting that familiar minty flavor, that are called menthol cigarettes. Interestingly, despite various bans on characterizing flavors in cigarettes, menthol remains an exception
Cigarette butts are toxic to animals and children that may swallow them, they pollute groundwater, and they leach chemicals into soil
Certain genetic differences in humans that affect how the body deals with toxins can increase the risk of cancer when combined with smoke exposure
As a positive note, this seems to be a well-understood principle in Indiana