Vending Machines Off Limits to Youth

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Vending Machines Off Limits to Youth

Vending machines are an anonymous way to purchase cigarettes and are an important source of cigarettes
for youth.

Fifty-one percent of vending machines surveyed were in locations accessible to children. Local anti smoking laws restricting minors' access have failed to prevent cigarette sales to youth.

Some good news is the fact that these cigarette vending machines are becoming less seen, as many establishments have taken them out.

   

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