UK announces measures to curb vaping in children

29 January 2024, 07:45
Contributor: Linda Ravenhill


British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to unveil measures on Monday aimed at reducing youth vaping, reinforcing the government's dedication to preventing younger individuals from purchasing tobacco. Health estimates indicate that at least  9% of 11- to 15-year-olds in the country vape. 

In October, Sunak put forth legislation proposing that those born on or after January 1, 2009, be prohibited from buying tobacco during their lifetime. Smoking is the primary preventable cause of death in Britain, responsible for an estimated 80,000 related fatalities. This proposed legislation is part of a comprehensive strategy to minimize these smoking-related deaths in the UK. It encompasses restrictions on vape flavors, mandatory plain packaging, and adjustments to the presentation of e-cigarettes to make them less enticing to children. 

Sunaks's plans additionally include measures to address environmental issues by banning disposable vapes, given five million disposable vapes are discarded weekly.

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