The government plans to ban vaping devices, the disposable e-cigarettes popular among young people, as part of the national anti-smoking plan for 2023-2028. Why are vaping devices a cause for concern?
Appeal to teenagers
Vetting devices have quickly become popular among young people thanks to their sweet flavors and attractive packaging. Furthermore, they are ready to use and sold at low prices, making younger people even more vulnerable to this product.
These e-cigarettes are criticized by many doctors, addiction specialists, and environmentalists because they represent a gateway to smoking, a reflex and a habit to which young people become accustomed. 13% of young people aged 13 to 16 have already tried vaping devices, according to a study conducted by Action Against Tobacco. They encourage young people to smoke regularly and increase the risk of associated diseases (56 different ones) such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
- Negative environmental impact In addition to posing a health risk to young people, vape pens also have a harmful impact on the environment. Their disposable nature leads to massive waste production and, unlike rechargeable e-cigarettes, they cannot be recycled.
- What measures are being taken to combat vape pen use?
To protect young people from the dangers of these disposable e-cigarettes, the government intends to include a ban on them in the national anti-smoking plan for the period 2023-2028. Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne announced this measure on RTL radio on Sunday, September 3rd.
“; ban the sale of vape pens in supermarkets and tobacconists.
implement information and prevention campaigns aimed at young people.”
- Strengthening controls to prevent the illegal distribution of these products.
- This ban aims to
discourage teenagers from smoking and reduce the risks associated with tobacco use among this population.
Reactions following the announcement of the ban
The announcement of the ban on puffs has elicited diverse reactions from the public and anti-smoking organizations.
- Some see this measure as an infringement on individual freedom and believe that everyone should be free to choose whether or not to use puffs.
- Others consider this decision necessary to protect young people from the dangers posed by these products and see it as a significant step forward in the fight against smoking.
Ultimately, the ban on puffs will likely help to reduce their appeal to teenagers and could lead to a decrease in tobacco use among younger people. However, it is essential to continue information and prevention efforts to raise awareness of the risks associated with this harmful habit.
- Sources
- https://demarchesadministratives.fr/actualites/puff-cette-cigarette-electronique-va-bientot-etre-interdite
- https://fr.style.yahoo.com/puffs-lalarme-lacad%C3%A9mie-m%C3%A9decine-Risques-165700499.html
- https://lasanteauquotidien.com/actualite-sante/tabac-interdiction-des-cigarettes-electroniques-jetables-puffs/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wntULiSN2jA
