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Vague language impacts perceptions of vaping risks, study finds

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By Tom Fleischman, Cornell Chronicle
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  • Department of Communication
  • Communication
  • Health + Nutrition
In a study involving 16 focus groups, a multidisciplinary research team found that uncertain and vague language on the warning labels of electronic cigarettes was confusing and reduced risk perceptions.

In a study involving 16 focus groups, a multidisciplinary research team found that uncertain and vague language on the warning labels of electronic cigarettes was confusing and reduced risk perceptions.

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Sheila Bass, program manager of CCE Erie’s Healthy Community Store Initiative, talks about nutrition with Jasmine Robbs , a customer at Buffalo’s Golden Corner store, and Moet Grooms, a CCE educator with the Healthy Community Store Initiative

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CCE promotes Buffalo’s well-being with healthy community stores

CCE Erie County encourages corner stores in Buffalo’s food deserts to stock fresh fruits, vegetables and other nutritious options and educates residents on how to take care of their health.

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Risk, not zero-detection, should guide food safety

Cornell-led research argues that food safety regulations should set evidence-based targets for food that is sufficiently safe rather than aiming for zero risk, which is neither achievable nor desirable.

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