UK county backs disposable vape ban, stresses education over regulation

Oct.29.2024
UK county backs disposable vape ban, stresses education over regulation
Professor Kate Blackburn of Wiltshire Public Health calls for education to combat youth e-cigarette use, welcoming UK ban on disposables.

According to a report by Hellorayo on October 29, Professor Kate Blackburn, Director of Public Health in Wiltshire, UK, stated that education is key to preventing young people from using e-cigarettes.


The official welcomed the decision by the UK government to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting from June next year.


He pointed out that e-cigarettes are a smoking cessation tool, but are not designed for people who have never smoked or for minors.


While e-cigarettes are not risk-free, we are seeing a significant increase in the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers due to disposable e-cigarettes.


Black added that it is necessary to address any possible vulnerabilities to protect vulnerable groups from the harm of illegal e-cigarette and tobacco supply. She mentioned that the UK has allocated around £20 million for border enforcement to prevent illegal products from entering the country.


Black is calling for "unified action" on a national and local level. She emphasizes that education is central to keeping young people safe, and research from public health teams has found that the actual rate of teenage e-cigarette use is lower than perceived.


It is interesting that people believe there are more teenagers using e-cigarettes than there actually are. Understanding why they use e-cigarettes, such as to appear cool or to cope with emotional issues, is crucial.


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