13 / 13 As soon as you quit, you start to get immediate health benefits
You should seek care right away for large burns or ones that cover your hands, feet, major joints, sensitive areas, or go all the way around an arm or leg
Quitting smoking and vaping is the single most effective way to lower the risk of oral health issues, improving both health and appearance while simultaneously decreasing the chances of serious dental issues
In a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and members of Congress, the ACLU noted that about 80% of Black smokers prefer menthol cigarettes, and warned the ban "will trigger criminal penalties, which will disproportionately impact people of color," lead to "constitutional policing," and "prioritize criminalization over public health and harm reduction." While acknowledging that it would be best if no one smoked, the ACLU also seemed to question the necessity of the menthol ban, citing government data showing "cigarette use is down to 2.3% from 13% in 2002" and that among underage African-Americans it's down to 1.1%
It shows that disruption feels more powerful when its rooted in legacy & DNA and the cigarette box testers are a stroke of genius in creating instant cultural buzz
