Introducing oral nicotine pouches risks exposing more young people to nicotine addiction and compounding the problems caused by vaping.
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Vape manufacturers mirror traditional tobacco marketing, including stylish branding, flavours and sponsorships, to reach young people through social media.
Young New Zealanders, some who have never previously smoked, are now vaping at high rates. A new survey suggests many would back tighter nicotine-free policies.
Many young vapers feel regret, guilt and intense self-blame for becoming addicted. A new study shows they feel stigmatised and hide their vaping to avoid judgement, increasing feelings of isolation.
The program will raise awareness about the dangers of vaping, and hopefully support changes in vaping attitudes and behaviours among young people.
Young people should be protected from taking up vaping but policies must be proportionate and reduce the appeal and addictiveness of both tobacco and vaping products.
One in five underage adolescents vape occasionally, and nearly 28% of Māori youth vape regularly. Most get their product by sharing and asking older friends to buy vapes for them.
Vaping is more common than cigarette smoking among young people but there are a variety of risks to users.
THC concentrations in newly available products far exceed those of traditional smoked weed, which can have dangerous unintended consequences in adolescents.
Allowing pharmacists to dispense nicotine vapes without a prescription would ensure people who are using them to quit smoking could access them legally, while preventing inappropriate sales to youth.
How providing information on the health risks of vaping through expert advice and personal testimonies can help steer students away from using e-cigarettes.
The nearly half-billion-dollar settlement orders Juul to tamp down its targeting of the teen market.
Research suggests that if vapes had never been introduced, many young non-smokers may not have started using any nicotine products.
The health risks of e-cigarettes outweigh any benefits, a comprehensive review of the evidence shows.
Young vapers do not know that their habit may also endanger bystanders, as the vapers may also expose them to e-cigaratte emission.
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Professor in Public Health, University of Otago
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