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September 5, 2019

Second Vaping-Related Death Identified in Oregon as Michigan Bans Flavored E-Cigarettes
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Oregon is investigating a recent death that could be the second
vaping-related casualty on record. Oregon health officials say the
person succumbed to an unspecified respiratory illness in July. Last
month, the first vaping-related death was reported in Illinois. Several
hundred people around the country have been confirmed or suspected to
have contracted the critical lung condition. Michigan, meanwhile, will
be the first state to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. Democratic
Governor Gretchen Whitmer said e-cigarette manufacturers are using
deceptive marketing and candy flavors to "hook children on nicotine."


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