E-cigarettes are about to be regulated by a new Missouri law. But it’s not clear yet if this measure is the best approach for the product, and it certainly will not be the final word. However, e-cigarettes still raise many concerns about their health impact, especially among teens. The World Health Organization maintains nicotine vapor products can be addictive, harmful to adolescents and fetuses, and expose bystanders to nicotine. E-cigarettes were a $3 billion market last year and St. Joseph is a very popular regional market for sales. However, their use in public settings is limited locally after e-cigarettes were included in St. Joseph’s recently passed smoking ban. While some advocat... [Read more]