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Rising Concerns Over Children's Use of E-cigarettes in Queensland.

Jul.29.2024
Rising Concerns Over Children's Use of E-cigarettes in Queensland.
In Queensland, Australia, children as young as six are being suspended or expelled from school for using e-cigarettes.

According to the latest data from the Queensland Department of Education in Australia, some children as young as six years old have been suspended or expelled from school for using e-cigarettes. In the past 18 months, more than 600 cases of children using e-cigarettes have been reported in primary schools in Queensland.


Meanwhile, a high school in Queensland reported a record of up to 5998 cases of e-cigarette smoking, with over 700 cases coming from students in the seventh grade.


Ramya Raman, Acting Vice President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, stated in an interview with the Courier Mail that smoking could cause "irreversible" damage.


E-cigarettes contain substances that are inherently harmful aerosols, and these chemicals can have a negative impact on learning, behavior development, and attention span.


Starting from July 1st, purchasing e-cigarettes in Australia without a prescription will be considered illegal. However, starting from October, individuals over the age of 18 can purchase e-cigarettes over the counter after discussing the dangers of e-cigarettes with a pharmacist.


Also Read:
[1] Australia Implements Transitional Period to Regulate E-Cigarette Products
[2] The Rise of E-cigarette Among Australian High School Students
[3] Erin Dale Appointed Interim Commissioner for Illegal Tobacco Industry

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