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Stanford Researcher Joined By Two Teenagers To Talk The Reality Of Vaping In Idaho Schools

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According to the most unpdated numbers, there has been an uptick in vaping-related illnesses impacting 530 people across 38 states and one U.S. territory. In Idaho, there have been six confirmed cases of vaping-related illnesses. Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, a researcher at Stanford University, has focused on teen tobacco use and is now looking at the issue of teen vaping. She joins Idaho Matters with two teenagers to talk about the impact of e-cigarettes in our communities.

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