Health Concerns for Students as Summer Ends

Aug.29.2022
Health Concerns for Students as Summer Ends
Schools in Oregon and Washington are warning parents of the dangers of e-cigarettes after reports of increasing usage among students.

As summer comes to an end for students in Oregon and the southwest of Washington state, the schools are focused on addressing the health concerns of young people as they return to the classroom.


In recent news, local television stations reported on the increasingly popular use of electronic cigarettes among students and what parents should look out for if they suspect their children are smoking.


Officials from the health department of Mutenoma County were interviewed.


The county of Multnomah in Oregon, USA is taking measures to prevent or curb the use of nicotine-containing products, such as flavored e-cigarettes, by children and adolescents.


The head of Mutonomah County has called on the health department to provide recommendations on reducing the sale of nicotine products to minors.


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