Protect Hanford youth from flavored tobacco products!

Protect Hanford youth from flavored tobacco products!

Started
September 10, 2020
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Community of Hanford
Signatures: 10Next Goal: 25
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Why this petition matters

As a resident of Hanford, CA, I support protecting youth from flavored and mentholated tobacco products. 

Here's why:

  • 4 out of 5 teens who use tobacco, started with a flavored tobacco product. 1
  • Flavors improve the taste and reduce the harshness of tobacco products, making them more appealing and easier for beginners to try the product and ultimately become addicted. 2
  • In 2018, more than 86% of tobacco retailers in California sold flavored non-cigarette tobacco products, over 91% of tobacco retailers sold menthol cigarettes, and, as of 2016, 8 out of 10 tobacco retailers near schools sold flavored non-cigarette tobacco. 3

1. Tobaccofree.ca

2. Tobaccofreekids.org

3. Publichealthlawcenter.org

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Decision Makers

  • Community of Hanford