CLEAN : New Yorkers react to state ban on flavored e-cigarettes

The transcript discusses the surprising political interest in vaping compared to the longstanding tobacco industry. It highlights how politicians are using vaping-related deaths to further their careers, despite the tobacco industry's history of causing health issues. The speaker also notes the addictive nature of vaping due to its accessibility, making it potentially more addictive than cigarettes.

Why is it surprising that politicians are now interested in vaping?

• Because they have always been concerned about public health.

• Because vaping is a new trend.

• Because they were not as concerned about the tobacco industry before.

• Because vaping is more harmful than cigarettes.

What is the main reason politicians are focusing on vaping-related deaths?

• To support the tobacco industry.

• To gain political advantage.

• To ban all smoking products.

• To improve public health.

What health issues are associated with the tobacco industry that were previously ignored?

• Obesity.

• Diabetes.

• Lung cancer and other tobacco-related deaths.

• Heart disease.

What makes vaping potentially more addictive than cigarettes?

• It is cheaper than cigarettes.

• It is less harmful.

• It can be done in more places, increasing frequency.

• It has more nicotine.

How does the convenience of vaping contribute to its addictive nature?

• It can be done discreetly in many locations.

• It is less harmful than smoking.

• It has a better flavor.

• It is more expensive than smoking.