The treaty deals with topics such as demand-side reduction measures, supply-side reduction measures, protection of the environment, protection from tobacco industry interests, implementation of multi-sectoral tobacco control strategies, nicotine addiction and exposure to second-hand smoke, public awareness, illicit trade and measures such as tax increases or ban advertising
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The following are a few key ways to prevent youth from picking up e-cigarettes and other tobacco products: Comprehensive Policies and Laws: In 2020, Washington raised the legal sale age for tobacco to 21, aligning with federal law
A self-administered questionnaire to measure dependence on cigarettes: the cigarette dependence scale
Certain considerations are important to keep in mind as a smoker or tobacco user as you work your way through the application process