surgeon general's office issued its landmark 1964 report linking tobacco to early death
Until Choi appeared on the scene, the Finance Ministry has been opposed to the cigarette tax, saying it could stoke inflation
In late 2018, the FDA issued warning letters to JUUL Labs and several other e-cigarette manufacturers stating that they were not doing enough to address the youth vaping epidemic
This perception is dangerous since Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) liquids and aerosols can, for example, contain toxicants or carcinogens besides the highly addictive nicotine 13
The streaming service now confirms that any new shows with or below the TV-14 rating (along with films PG-13 and under) will exclude the use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes, with the exception of reasons of historical or factual accuracy. Not only that, but future projects with more adult ratings will generally curb the practice as well, unless its essential to the creative vision of the artist or because its character-defining (historically or culturally important). Existing shows like Stranger Things will otherwise keep their current depictions of smoking products and practices