If there are important proprietary studies, they are well-kept secrets, and corporate safety research has the potential revenge effect of risking heavier damages from later lawsuits as plaintiffs search for evidence that a manufacturer was aware of risks
Scientists have documented house sparrows and house finches using discarded cigarette filters in their nests
Over 157,000 people in Japan die prematurely every year due to smoking-related diseases, and current tobacco control efforts alone are insufficient to meet WHO projections of reduced smoking prevalence
*The State Enrollment Portal will only have the State Health Plan and tobacco attestation, while the UNC System Enrollment Portal will have all the other benefits
Overall, ex-smokers who used any alternative product were more likely to relapse in the next year: Only 41.5% remained cigarette-free, compared with half of ex-smokers who steered clear of all cigarette alternatives