Summary: Check out this recorded webinar featuring a panel of three policy experts from Arizona, California, and Hawaii to compare the policy approaches and experiences of each state in addressing e-cigarette use among youth.
Learning Outcomes:
Discuss legislative initiatives at the state and local level that have been proposed to address e-cigarette use among youth.
Identify challenges to passing policies that limit e-cigarette use among youth.
Share strategies to increase success at passing policies that address e-cigarette use.
Continuing Education Information: 1.0 CECH for CHES
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