Jamaican Support Urged for Anti-Smoking Campaign Starting Next Year

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Dec.25.2023
Jamaican Support Urged for Anti-Smoking Campaign Starting Next Year
Jamaican Observer reports that a recent study by the NCDA suggests support for anti-smoking campaigns due to the rise of e-cigarette use among Jamaican youth.

The Jamaica Observer reported on December 24th that according to the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), recent research on e-cigarettes suggests that Jamaicans should support the agency's upcoming anti-smoking campaign set to commence next year.

 

Ms. Qi Atkinson, a research analyst at the National Center for Drug Abuse (NCDA), has stated that a study conducted over the past two months using three counties as samples has found that e-cigarettes have become a trend among elementary and high school students. This research was prompted by an increasing number of reports on e-cigarettes in schools across the entire island. Experts have highlighted the harmful effects of smoking on health and well-being.

 

In reality, it is not uncommon for high school students to smoke. In fact, many of today's adult smokers picked up this unhealthy habit back in their high school days, putting themselves among the more than five million people who die each year from direct smoking. Smoking or being exposed to secondhand smoke can lead to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, including coronary heart disease and lung cancer. Medical experts also point out that secondhand smoke may cause sudden infant death syndrome and low birth weight in babies born to pregnant women exposed to smoke.

 

Ms. Atkinson stated, "We already know that e-cigarettes are gaining popularity, but the information directly obtained from the respondents does confirm the increasing issues we are facing." According to Ms. Atkinson, research has found that due to the marketing appeal of various flavored products, which the tobacco industry claims can reduce the harm of smoking, students have a very low perception of the risks associated with e-cigarettes. Consequently, for these students, "e-cigarettes are seen as cool," and their easy accessibility further exacerbates this problem.

 

However, the harsh reality is that research has shown that the vapor from e-cigarettes typically contains nicotine and other toxic substances that are harmful to both users and those exposed to secondhand smoke. Even products labeled as "nicotine-free" actually contain highly addictive nicotine.

 

According to a study conducted by the NCDA, the intake of nicotine by children and adolescents can have an impact on brain development and may lead to learning and anxiety disorders. Additionally, it has been found that accidental exposure to the e-liquid in e-cigarettes among children can pose serious risks, as these devices may leak. The harmful effects of these products on health are evident. Therefore, it is not surprising that the World Health Organization has called for a global ban on all flavored e-cigarettes, treating them on par with traditional cigarettes.

 

Ms. Atkinson believes that the pressing concern in Jamaica is the protection of children, as young people are struggling with their mental health and learning to cope with life. If urgent attention is not paid to them, there will be significant issues in the future.

 

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