The smoke pit became a place where rank blurred slightly, and information flowed freely
and began a lifelong battle against chemical contamination of human health
Researchers have estimated that the ban, if finalized, could prevent hundreds of thousands of premature deaths, particularly among Black smokers, who use these products at a higher rate than other racial groups
Eur J Epidemiol 19:129131 Hajat C, Stein E, Ramstrom L, Shantikumar S, Polosa R (2021) The health impact of smokeless tobacco products: a systematic review
"In contrast, countries that legalised vapes saw demand explode and youth uptake surge while illicit actors thrive anyway