ISSUES & RESOURCES
Electronic Cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are battery-operated devices that contain a mixture of liquid nicotine and other chemicals. Since first being marketed in the United States in 2006, electronic cigarettes have gone through an evolution.
LEARN MOREFlavored Tobacco
Because of their sweet flavors, low cost and attractive packaging, flavored tobacco products are especially appealing to youth, who are much more likely to use flavored tobacco products than adults.
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Secondhand Smoke
According to the the U.S. Surgeon General’s report, there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Check out our resources to learn more about secondhand smoke.
LEARN MOREMN Tobacco Use
Learn about the impact Tobacco Use has on the State of Minnesota, including information on Youth, Costs, and other damages the industry does to our state.
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Menthol Tobacco
The Menthol Coalition is co-led by the Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota (ANSR) and NorthPoint Health and Wellness. The coalition is made up of 30 community, faith-based and health focused organizations that are primarily located in Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the surrounding suburbs.
LEARN MOREResearch
ANSR has participated in a number of research studies with partners such as the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.
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