Report: Urgent Need to Regulate and Ban E-Cigarettes

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Jan.04.2024
Report: Urgent Need to Regulate and Ban E-Cigarettes
34 countries have banned the sale of e-cigarettes, 88 have no minimum age to buy them, and 74 lack regulations.

According to a report by Lapatilla on January 3rd, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has provided data showing that currently, 34 countries have banned the sale of e-cigarettes. Additionally, 88 countries have not established a minimum age limit for purchasing e-cigarettes, while 74 countries lack specific regulations regarding these products, which are commonly referred to as "harmful products.

 

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a warning regarding the use of e-cigarettes in the Americas. This health agency highlights the need for urgent measures to control the use of e-cigarettes in order to protect children and non-smokers, with the goal of minimizing the potential health impacts of these products as much as possible.

 

Dr. Carlos Riveros, an expert in respiratory system diseases, explained to the media that this warning was issued after multiple studies indicated that e-cigarettes do not "help people quit smoking" and there is "sufficient evidence to prove the harmful effects of e-cigarettes on health".

 

E-cigarette aerosols may contain nicotine, as well as other substances that could be addictive and potentially lead to lung diseases, heart conditions, and even cancer," said Dr. Rivers.

 

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has issued a report to the media, cautioning that these products, also known as "vaporizers," contain nicotine with evidence suggesting harmful effects on adolescent brain development. The report also mentions that nicotine use during pregnancy may lead to preterm delivery and low birth weight in newborns.

 

Despite ongoing controversies, according to data from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), 34 countries have already banned the sale of e-cigarettes. Additionally, 88 countries have not set a minimum age for purchasing e-cigarettes, while regulations in 74 countries lack specific provisions for these products that are considered "harmful.

 

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