Potential Smoking Ban in UK Raises Concerns.
The proposed measure in the UK is known as a pavement ban and would prohibit smoking outside of establishments such as bars and restaurants. The newly appointed Communities Secretary, Michael Gove, has stated that local authorities will never be able to keep up with and enforce the ban. Although ministers have expressed that the measure will also result in financial impacts for related agencies.
Meanwhile, a government official indicated that the measure would not pass and added that stripping people of their freedoms and adding more red tape to business was a bad idea. Simon Clark, director of the smokers' rights group Forest, also commented that the entertainment industry did not need more restrictions.
Banning smoking on sidewalks makes no sense because there is no evidence to suggest that outdoor smoking poses a significant risk to non-smokers. As the hospitality industry tries to recover from the pandemic, regulations that deter customers are not necessary.
Concerns about the use of disposable e-cigarettes.
In other news, a survey of individuals under the age of 18 found a significant increase in the use of certain electronic cigarettes popular on social media. This has led to concerns that e-cigarette promotion on TikTok and Instagram may be enticing young people to try them.
As platforms like TikTok have depicted, electronic cigarettes are an attractive behavior, much like smoking in old movies, and are attracting teenagers to form habits. This study conducted by the smoking and health charity, ASH, found that the proportion of children aged 11-17 who vape has increased from 4% to 7% this year.
The online platforms need to take action now, without delay. The promotion of e-cigarettes on social media, particularly on TikTok, is completely inappropriate and should be shut down," said Deborah Arnott, the CEO of ASH.
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