Though thousands of flavored and disposable vapes may disappear from store shelves across the country, tobacco prevention and control and health policy experts warn that these bans aren’t enough to protect youth.

As the landscape of e-cigarette use continues to evolve in the US, research has been mounting on the potential health harms. Previous studies have shown that e-cigarette use contributes to heart and lung disease. Now, a recent case control study conducted in Ohio shows a potential link between dual use – smoking both cigarettes and vaping – and an increased risk of lung cancer. The bottom line: those who smoke and vape have increased lung cancer risk.

Research shows that tobacco products that use menthol as a characterizing flavor are more addictive, harder to quit, lead to initiation of tobacco product use in youth, and disproportionately impact Black communities