Parents of Children, Teens Unaware of Minimum Legal Age for Tobacco

Summary: Did you know you have to be 21 years old to buy tobacco and vapes in the United States? A new study shows that most parents of kids and teens do not know this rule. While over 80% of parents know you must be 21 to buy alcohol, less than half know the same rule applies to e-cigarettes, regular cigarettes, and nicotine pouches. Most parents wrongly guessed the legal age was 18. Experts say doctors and nurses should help teach families about this "Tobacco 21" law to keep kids safe and stop them from starting bad habits.

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