Reasons, support, empathy, data, apps, and resources for not smoking or quitting smoking are abundant (thank you public health!), and covered in this episode. While tobacco use has declined, the use of high tech nicotine delivery devices—ecigarettes and vaping—are replacing it, especially among youth. There are a lot of unknowns about this new trend.

Guests:

Sarah Ross Viles, MPH: Director of the Tobacco Studies Program University of Washington, former Chronic Disease Program manager Public Health, King County Washington.

Tim McAfee, MD Affiliate Assistant Professor, Health Sciences University of Washington, Former Director, Office on Smoking and Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Consultant with the CDC Anti Smoking Media Campaign