The vast majority of Americans support lowering the amount of nicotine in cigarettes, according to a report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The move could save millions of lives a year, experts say.
Netflix to cut back on smoking after 'Stranger Things' criticism"Lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes could help current smokers quit and make it less likely for future generations to become addicted to these products," said Corinne Graffunder, director of the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health.
"Every day that passes," the groups wrote,"means more kids moving from experimentation to addiction and more adults who want to quit and try to quit, but remain addicted to a lethal product."Having solicited almost 8,000 public comments, the FDA plans to formally propose new nicotine rules this fall.
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