Rather, the legislature created a single exception that retains full adult responsibility in all other situations while treating legal adults as minors for a particular behavior
The departments programs address a broad range of health issues, including tobacco-related diseases, maternal and child health, cancer and other chronic diseases, infectious disease control, and inspection of health facilities
Knopman DS, Mosley TH, Catellier DJ, Coker LH
Several variables affect outcomes: Inhalation depth: Deep lung inhalation dramatically increases risks compared to keeping smoke in the mouth Cigar type: Large premium cigars differ from cigarillos or little filtered cigars in tobacco content and smoking duration Smoking duration: Years of daily use compound exposure effects Individual health factors: Pre-existing conditions, genetics, and overall lifestyle influence outcomes The National Academies of Sciences document on premium cigars notes that frequency and duration of use are major factors determining whether tobacco smoking causes disease