NJ Spotlight Roundtable – Vaping in New Jersey: Managing the Risk to Public Health
06 Dec, 2019
NJ Spotlight Roundtable – Vaping in New Jersey: Managing the Risk to Public Health
Friday, December 6, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, NJ
New Jersey officials are grappling with a growing number of reports of severe lung disease among relatively young patients with a history of e-cigarette use as the nation contends with a vaping explosion and new questions about the health impacts of these devices.
Experts agree more study is needed to identify exactly what is causing the damage – and what products are most to blame – while the e-cigarette industry insists their products are a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes and some adult users insist vapes helped save their lives. But public health leaders have raised concerns about the flavors, colors and marketing strategies vape companies use which they say are designed to target kids.
Hospital organizations and insurers have ramped up efforts to curb vaping and public officials are taking steps to reduce long-term impact of e-cigarettes on a new generation. Governor Phil Murphy has outlined a number of regulatory and legislative steps he believes New Jersey should take, including banning flavored products, and state Sen. Joseph Vitale has introduced a bill to do so.
Join us as we discuss with experts how to understand vaping usage and best manage risks to the public’s health.
