An experienced physician based in Middletown, Maryland, Dr. Robert VandenBosche specializes in primary care in his role with Seton Medical Group. Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Robert VandenBosche is a longtime member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
In late 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a Comprehensive Plan for Tobacco and Nicotine Regulation-a major public health initiative aimed at helping adult smokers kick the habit. The AAFP expressed its approval of the program and highlighted the FDA’s efforts to educate the public about flavored nicotine products. Specifically, the FDA suggested banning the use of flavored cigars, as well as halting the sale of flavored electronic nicotine products in stores that are accessible to young adults and even children.
Banning flavored cigar and electronic products has the potential to curb nicotine appeal among adolescents and young adults. The organization says it will continue working with government agencies to lobby for laws aimed at tackling major public health issues such as nicotine addiction.
In late 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a Comprehensive Plan for Tobacco and Nicotine Regulation-a major public health initiative aimed at helping adult smokers kick the habit. The AAFP expressed its approval of the program and highlighted the FDA’s efforts to educate the public about flavored nicotine products. Specifically, the FDA suggested banning the use of flavored cigars, as well as halting the sale of flavored electronic nicotine products in stores that are accessible to young adults and even children.
Banning flavored cigar and electronic products has the potential to curb nicotine appeal among adolescents and young adults. The organization says it will continue working with government agencies to lobby for laws aimed at tackling major public health issues such as nicotine addiction.
