While e-cigarettes may be less harmful than traditional cigarettes, they are not without their own health risks
Believein yourself and your ability to quit smoking
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The increased risks are staggeringagain, the CDC reports the following statistics: Estimates show smoking increases the risk: For coronary heart disease by 2 to 4 times For stroke by 2 to 4 times Of men developing lung cancer by 25 times Of women developing lung cancer by 25.7 times In short, when you choose to smoke, youre likely harming your body to the point that you may be causing a chronic disorder which may shorten your lifespan

Minors are prohibited from buying electronic smoking devices, including e-cigarettes.6,7 Local tobacco laws Montgomery County, Maryland: Prohibits e-cigarette manufacturers from distributing all e-cigarettes to retail stores within a half mile of a middle or high school.10 Prohibits e-cigarette manufacturers from distributing flavored e-cigarettes to retail stores within a half mile of any middle or high school, library, or recreational facility.10 Quitting statistics and benefits Quitting smoking in Maryland The CDC estimates that 52.3% of daily adult smokers in Maryland quit smoking for one or more days in 2019.3 In 2014, the Affordable Care Act required that Medicaid programs cover all quit medications.7** Marylands state quit line invests $4.14 per smoker, compared with the national median of $2.37.7 Maryland does have a private insurance mandate provision for cessation.7 Notes and references Notes and references Updated June 2023 * The datasets for both adults and youth prevalence were used to make direct comparisons at the state and national levels
