North Carolina's newly signed state budget includes measures aimed at reducing youth tobacco use, but public health advocates want more.
A new report by the U.S. Surgeon General found a number of health disparities when it comes to tobacco consumption.
Smoking was the leading risk factor by far, the study found, contributing to nearly 1 in 5 cancer cases and nearly a third of cancer deaths.
More than one in three youth e-cigarette users reported using them at least 20 of the last 30 days, according to the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey.
The plan put forth Tuesday would fund eight new initiatives in the district aimed at curbing student vaping and tobacco use.
A new report highlighted racial disparities in cancer deaths between Black and white Americans.