Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. causing more than 480,000 deaths annually, among which 50,000 deaths are caused by exposure to secondhand smoke. Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body increasing the risk of death, heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. Smoking diminishes overall health, fertility, male potency, sexual performance, weakens the bones, harms teeth and gums, damages vision, causes diabetes, inflammation, and impaired immune function. Smoking increases absenteeism from work and costs the American economy $332.5 billion annually, each pack of cigarettes consumed costing society $18.05 in expenditures. Adverse events reported by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for E-Cigarettes include: pneumonia, heart failure, disorientation, seizure, hypotension, health problems, and hospitalization. Hawaii’s grassroots effort influenced the “Big Island” to raise the legal sales age of all tobacco products and E-cigarettes to 21 years of age. Committed to achieving a smoke free society through strategies such as taxation and legislation to protect youth and nonsmokers; Hawaii is one of only 7 states spending above 60% of the CDC recommended amount on tobacco prevention. As a result, Hawaii has a low rate of high school smoking compared to elsewhere in the country. Paul F. Davis is a Wellness Trainer, Author of 20 Books, and Worldwide Motivational Speaker who has touched 76 nations serving the U.S. Military, Companies, Cruise Lines, Churches, and Universities across the globe. Paul has earned 4 Master degrees in health, global food law, global affairs and educational leadership. www.PaulFDavis.com www.Linkedin.com/in/worldproperties