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The Nicotine Prevention Enhancement Specialist works with Kentucky agencies and communities to distribute the latest research and information on nicotine and tobacco use, second and third hand smoke, and other nicotine health-related issues.

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April 21
Exposure to E-Cigarette Product Placement in Music Videos Is Associated With Vaping Among Young Adults  Learn More ›
April 12
What you need to know about new synthetic nicotine products  Learn More ›
March 24
Cigarette Health Warning Deadline Pushed Again  Learn More ›
March 23
Clear the Vapor Conference 2021: The Way Forward  Learn More ›
March 15
Children exposed to tobacco smoke could be at risk for high blood pressure  Learn More ›

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  • smokeless tobacco

    Smokeless Tobacco

    Smokeless tobacco is harmful, and use can cause health problems that are serious. Smokeless tobacco can lead to nicotine addiction, cause cancer, mouth diseases, pregnancy complications and may increase risk for death from heart disease.

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    Tobacco

    Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. Smoking leads to disease and disability, costing the U.S. billions of dollars each year. Tobacco contains thousands of chemicals and toxins that are harmful to the body and those around the smoking.

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  • Vaping

    Vaping

    The health and economic consequences from adult and youth nicotine and tobacco use in the Commonwealth of Kentucky are significant. Among Kentucky 10th graders electronic cigarette use jumped 200% from 2016 to 2018 (REACH, 2018).

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