E-cigarettes Targeting Youth: Irish Politician Urges Stronger Regulations

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May.13.2024
E-cigarettes Targeting Youth: Irish Politician Urges Stronger Regulations
Fianna Fail's Barry Andrews warns e-cigarettes are targeting youth, as new study links long-term use to cancer risk.

According to a report in the Irish Mirror on May 12th, Barry Andrews of the Fianna Fail party stated that e-cigarettes are targeting young people. The Member of Parliament proposed that Ireland needs to take significant steps towards banning disposable e-cigarettes.

 

A new study published this week by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has found that long-term use of e-cigarettes significantly increases the likelihood of developing cancer and lung damage in the future. The study's lead author, Donal O'Shea, stated that e-cigarettes with flavors mimicking fruit, candy, and desserts are the most concerning. The research revealed that these chemicals produce highly toxic compounds when heated. A total of 127 dangerous chemicals classified as acutely toxic were detected in the e-cigarettes used in the study.

 

Professor Oxe warns that "we may be on the brink of a new peak of chronic diseases that will erupt in 15 to 20 years.

 

Andrews, who is currently running for a seat in the European Parliament representing Dublin, has stated that while the government has taken some actions, there still needs to be a "major leap forward.

 

This is a multi-billion dollar industry that specifically targets young people. They often use the excuse of "Oh, this is a way to quit smoking" but that is not recommended.

 

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