dr. lingmation on an important campaign that the california department of public health has going at the moment, and it's all about flavored tobacco products. so, first off, what are flavored products, and how are they landing in the hands of our children? >> so, whe chewing tobacco, and the newest products, which are flavored electronic cigarettes and flavored "e-juice." >> e-juice? >> so e-juice is the liquid that contains nicotine that you put inside these e-cigarettes and that gets heated up and inhaled. >> okay, dr. ling, let's talk flavors, because the california department of public health and yourself have told us there are something like 15,500 flavored tobaccos out there. first of all, i didn't even know 15,500 flavors existed in anything. what's going on? >> [ chuckles ] that's right. it is crazy. so, there's strawberry-shortcake flavor, cookies-and-cream flavor, even dragon's blood flavor. >> hang on. dragon's blood? >> well, i think that's the trick to it, is that you're curious,

dr. pam ling. good to see you. thanks for being here and for discussing what really is an important topic. now, in california, you have to be 21 years old to purchase tobacco products, so just how is it that our teens are getting their hands on these products, and why is it seemingly so easy? >> well, flavored tobacco is available in basically any convenience store or corner store, and if a kid goes into a store all the time, they get to know the owner. sometimes they can still purchase a product even though they're not 21. the internet is also an incredibly easy way for kids to buy tobacco products. so they can order it on their phone, and 94% of kids who try to buy tobacco on the internet are able to do so. >> dr. ling, why does the california department of public health think that these products are so appealing to teenagers and young people? >> well, the products are appealing for a couple of reasons. one is definitely the flavors because kids are curious about the flavors, and if you're used to eating candy an