Putin Expresses Concern Over Youth E-Cigarette Use in Russia

Sep.02.2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed concerns about youth e-cigarette use during a lecture in Tuvakzyle. Law to ban e-cigarettes submitted.

According to a report on September 2nd by Life.Ru, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed concern over the use of e-cigarettes by teenagers.

During a "keynote lecture" held at a school in Tuwakzile city that day, a participant suggested raising e-cigarette taxes and using the revenue to build sports facilities.

In response, Putin said that teenagers using e-cigarettes is a matter worthy of attention.

It is very valid for you to be concerned about teenagers using these e-cigarettes. Indeed, it is something worth worrying about.

According to reports, a draft law to ban e-cigarettes has been submitted to the Russian State Duma. At the end of August, the Russian Ministry of Health reported that users of e-cigarettes are at risk of developing a new lung disease called EVALI. This is an acute lung injury directly related to the use of e-cigarettes. Symptoms are similar to those of COVID-19, including fatigue, fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

References:

[1] «Есть за что переживать»: Путин высказался о популярности электронных сигарет у молодёжи

Also Read:

[1] Russia Implements Tax Hike on Tobacco Alternatives starting 2024

[2] China's E-cigarette Export Trade Data Update in July 2024

[3] Belarus Considers Legislation on E-Cigarettes Amid Health Concerns

[4] Russian State Duma Considers Ban on Sale of E-Cigarettes

[5] Russian Interior Ministry proposes controlling 18 psychoactive substances to prevent abuse

[6] Russian Government Considers Tobacco Retail Permit Legislation for Market Protection

[7] Moscow Sets High Fines for Online Tobacco and E-cigarette Sales

[8] Revisions to Federal Law on Smokeless Tobacco Products in Russia

[9] Survey: 64% of Russian smokers want to quit habit

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