The government plans to ban puffs, the disposable electronic cigarettes popular with young people, as part of the national anti-smoking plan for the period 2023-2028.
Why do puffs cause concern?
Attraction among teenagers
Puffs - to-drink and sold at low prices, making younger consumers even more susceptible to this product.
These electronic cigarettes are criticized by many doctors, addiction specialists and environmentalists, because they represent a gateway to smoking, a reflex and a gesture to which young people become accustomed.
- 13% of young people aged 13 to 16 have already tried puffs 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 cancers or cardiovascular diseases.
Negative environmental impact
In addition to posing a health risk to young people, vape pens also have a detrimental impact on the environment. Their disposable nature leads to massive waste production and, unlike rechargeable e-cigarettes, they cannot be recycled.
What measures can be taken to combat puff consumption?
To protect young people from the dangers of 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 3.
- “; ban the sale of puffs in supermarkets and tobacconists.
- to implement information and prevention campaigns aimed at young people.
- strengthen controls to prevent the illegal distribution of these products.
This ban aims to discourage teenagers from smoking and to reduce the risks associated with tobacco use in this population.
Reactions following the announcement of the ban
The announcement of the ban on puffs has sparked diverse reactions among the public and anti-smoking associations.
- Some see this measure as an infringement on individual freedom and believe that each person should be free to choose whether or not they wish to consume puffs.
- Others believe that this decision is necessary to protect young people from the danger posed by these products and that it represents an important step forward in the fight against smoking.
Ultimately, banning puffs will likely 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-lalerte-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
- https://www.midilibre.fr/2023/09/05/puff-pourquoi-le-gouvernement-veut-interdire-cette-cigarette-electronique-jetable-11431481.php
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