In their small study, the Athens researchers studied the effects of the electronic cigarettes on 8 people who never smoked, along with 24 smokers-11 with normal lung function and 13 participants with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
[59] [60] This has contributed to the development and public-health discussion of non-combustible nicotine and tobacco products, such as electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and smokeless tobacco, which are being promoted as possible alternatives for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke
[] Linda Ortiz, Michigan State Police Assistant FOIA Coordinator, Freedom of Information Act response letter to Michael LaFaive, October 24, 2008
One such option is a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax
[92] Young people who use menthol cigarettes are 80% more likely to become life-long smokers than those who use regular cigarettes