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The US bans e-cigarettes throughout its territory

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The USA has banned the ban of some electronic cigarettes throughout its territory.

This ban applies to mint and fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes, reports Koha.net.

The US will continue to allow e-cigarettes with menthol and tobacco, as well as those with fruit flavors that are offered in other ways.

This ban has been considered for many years, while some US states already have such a ban.

South Korea, India, Brazil are some of the dozens of countries that have made such a ban.

Health Services Secretary Alex Azari has said the Trump administration wanted to continue to offer an alternative to traditional cigarettes for adults while expressing concerns about the growing addiction to e-cigarettes among children.