July 9, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has launched a campaign to combat the influx of illegal vaping devices flooding Ohio communities, an initiative aimed at protecting young people from addiction, respiratory problems and other severe health risks associated with these products.

Right now the Ohio Department of Health says that vaping has increased by 48 percent for middle school-age students. There was a 78 percent increase for high school students. This is why the department wants to educate people about the dangers involved with using these devices. ODH recently wrote a letter to Ohio school districts asking them to prohibit the use of vaping products. They are also investing over $3 million to develop and promote resources available to help people who vape. And $800,000 will be used for public education and vape prevention campaigns. This is something that the ODH believes needs to be done because of the impact that vaping companies are having on the youth.