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Nicotine Poisoning Risk to Young Children (American Academy of Pediatrics study)
Mariposa County parents and caregivers are being urged to take extra precautions with nicotine pouches and other nicotine-containing products, following new research published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The study, "Nicotine Ingestions Among Young Children: 2010-2023," reveals a sharp rise in accidental poisonings among children under the age of 5, particularly due to nicotine pouches. These small, flavored products may look like candy or gum to a child, but just
Mariposa Coalition
Oct 292 min read
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