A coalition of health and civil rights organizations, including the ADA, is urging the FDA to amend its guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems to prevent youth access to potentially harmful products. They support the FDA's stance on the risks associated with flavored e-cigarettes and stress the need for rigorous scientific evidence to prove adult benefits over tobacco flavors. The coalition criticizes the proposed differentiation of flavors based on youth appeal, arguing that it ignores the dynamic nature of youth flavor preferences and risks increasing youth usage of menthol and mint products, which are historically linked to higher initiation rates among younger users.
National survey data suggest overlapping chronic health and social needs are associated with higher rates of illness-related missed school days among US children.
