Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Flavoured Tobacco Remain on Market for Youth

Legislation to stop their sale is in place, but that's now stopping many Ontario youth from having access to flavoured tobacco products.

A new study finds 57-thousand grade 6 to 12 students admit to using the products.

Director of Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco Michael Perley says companies have found loopholes to continue selling the product.

Perley says while the rate of use in Ontario is lower than other provinces, it still translates into health risks for far too many kids.