German Medical Association Calls for Ban on Disposable E-cigarettes

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Nov.20.2023

German Medical Association Calls for Ban on Disposable E-cigarettes

German doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia call for a ban on disposable e-cigarettes due to health concerns and environmental pollution.

According to a report from Zeit, the medical association of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany has advocated for a ban on disposable e-cigarettes at a meeting held in Dusseldorf on November 18th.

The association points out that when e-liquid is heated, it produces aerosols that may harm the heart and respiratory system, as well as potentially trigger respiratory diseases and allergies. In addition, disposable e-cigarettes are typically discarded in regular trash bins rather than electronic waste recycling stations. Consequently, the plastic, metal, and lithium-ion batteries that come with them cause significant environmental pollution.

The association is calling for an immediate prohibition or at least restrictions on the production and sale of disposable e-cigarettes. According to the association's report, sales of e-cigarettes and disposable e-cigarettes have increased by 40% between 2021 and 2022.

Association President Rudolf Heng stated that the various shapes and vibrant colors of e-cigarettes primarily attract adolescent consumers. He called on legislators to better protect children, teenagers, and pregnant women from the harms of secondhand smoke.

References:

[1] Gesundheit: Ärzte fordern Verbot von Einweg-E-Zigaretten

Also Read:

[1] China's E-cigarette Exports to Germany in September 2023

[2] Growing Use of E-Cigarettes Among German Teenagers Sparks Concern

[3] Germany Abandons Smoking Ban in Cars with Children and Pregnant Women

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