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A Russian lawmaker has proposed banning mentions of e-cigarettes on social media to prevent them from having a negative impact on young people.
Social media has become a platform for promoting e-cigarettes, leading young people to overlook the health risks associated with them.
He called for strengthening regulations on tobacco and nicotine products, and for strict punishment for those selling e-cigarettes to minors.
According to News.ru on April 17th, Russian Duma member Mikhail Ivanov has proposed a ban on mentions of e-cigarettes on social media to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko. Ivanov argues that unregulated e-cigarette advertising on the internet is having a negative impact on youth.
We have observed a concerning trend where social media has become a platform for promoting e-cigarettes. Young people, even on professional forums, are actively discussing various models, flavors, and ways of using e-cigarettes without realizing the potential health risks associated with these products.
Ivanov emphasized that any information about e-cigarettes online is fueling their popularity. He recommended strengthening regulations on the sale of tobacco and nicotine-containing products, and increasing penalties for selling e-cigarettes to minors. He stated that only a comprehensive approach can effectively address the spread of e-cigarettes among young people.
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