Most addiction to tobacco starts in adolescence. In fact, nine of 10 adults who smoke report that they started smoking before turning 18. Studies show that the younger someone is when they start smoking, the harder it is to quit. A teenager's developing brain is vulnerable to the highly addictive nicotine in tobacco products.
The January session of Hot Topics in Practice will discuss Oregon Health Authority’s role in the class action lawsuit against JUUL Labs. JUUL Lab’s intentional marketing of addictive vaping products to children started a vaping epidemic among youth. In this hour-long webinar, the presenter will discuss the court order and OHA’s plans for using the settlement funds. By the end of the webinar, participants will understand the court order severely limiting JUUL’s marketing and sales practices and OHA’s approach to better support youth cessation and prevention.
Register today to learn about OHA’s settlement with JUUL Labs and steps you can take to support youth against tobacco.
Date
January 28, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (Pacific)
Intended Audiences
Local, state, and tribal public health practitioners
Presenters
Sari Hargand, MPH
Surveillance, Evaluation and Epidemiology Manager
Oregon Health Authority
About Hot Topics in Practice
Hot Topics in Practice is a monthly webinar forum to discuss issues affecting public health practice.
Up to 1 CPH recertification credit may be earned by viewing this webinar. Visit the National Board of Public Health Examiners to learn more.