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Maziak W, Eissenberg T, Ward KD

In the mid-1960s it was still common to see doctors, athletes, and radio, movie and TV celebrities smoking or advertising different cigarette brands, and cigarette companies were major sponsors of popular shows on all three television networks

Here, we delve into common tobacco merchandising requirements that are often in effect: Age Restriction Signs: In most areas, there is a mandate for conspicuous and well-placed signs that clearly denote the legal minimum age for purchasing tobacco products, typically set at 18 or 21 years old

E-cigarettes, often recognized under various names such as vapes or e-cigs, present a potentially less harmful way to consume nicotine