The rise of hospitalizations and deaths stemming from the use of tobacco products, including vaping and e-cigarettes, is creating a national health crisis. As a healthcare district whose mission is to heal, comfort and promote health in the communities we serve, it is our responsibility to be stewards of good health and support an end to this epidemic.   It is staggering to know that as of January 21, 2020, more than 2,700 people have been hospitalized and 60 have died from using vape products nationwide. More troubling is that vaping disproportionately affects teens, who are seven times more likely to vape than adults.   Palomar Health has seen similar results compared to the rest of the nation. Although the purchase of tobacco and vaping products is illegal for anyone under 21 years of age, in the last two years alone we have seen a five-fold increase in patients under 21 who have reported using tobacco, which includes vaping ...