Californians Want E-Cigarettes Regulated

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The e-cigarette, also known as a personal vaporizer or electronic nicotine-delivery system, has been on the U.S. market for about eight years. Photo courtesy of New America Media

By Viji SundaramNew America Media

A large majority of California’s registered voters believe that electronic cigarettes lead to nicotine addiction among young people and need to be regulated, according to a new study by the Field Poll.

Close to two-thirds of African Americans, three-quarters of Hispanics and non-Hispanic whites believe that e-cigarettes and other vaping products could lead to people becoming addicted to nicotine.

Three-quarters of those polled say they would support a tax on e-cigarettes.

Read the complete story at New America Media.
 

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