As recently as January 2022, researchers found that smokers were more likely to experience hearing loss
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Establishments are required to post signs stating that sales to minors are prohibited.6,8 Only sales clerks can access tobacco products prior to their sale.6,8 Minors are prohibited from buying e-cigarettes.6,8 Quitting statistics and benefits Quitting smoking and vaping in Delaware The CDC estimates 49.4% of daily adult smokers in Delaware quit smoking for one or more days in 2018.3 In 2014, the Affordable Care Act required that Medicaid programs cover all quit medications.6** Delawares state quit line invests $11.13 per smoker, compared with the national average of $2.14.6 A cessation bulletin has been issued for the private insurance mandate provision for quitting tobacco.6 Notes and references Updated August 2020 *National and state-level prevalence numbers reflect the most recent data available
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