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Putting Vaping to the Test
The CDC estimates 3.6 million U.S. youths used e-cigarettes in 2020. We collected samples from two of the most popular electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) products on the market to help understand this public health risk.
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As we step into the future, we continue to drive transformative change in pursuit of a safer and more resilient society.
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