Key points at a glance
- Chair of the State Duma’s Youth Policy Committee says vaping is more common among girls aged 11–14 than boys.
- He links the rise in teen vaping to concerns about Russia’s demographic outlook.
- Citing WHO data: at least 15 million e-cigarette users worldwide are aged 13–15.
2Firsts, October 17, 2025 — According to Parlamentskaya Gazeta, Artyom Metelev, Chair of the State Duma Committee on Youth Policy, said in an October 17 conversation with TASS that girls aged 11–14 in Russia vape more frequently than boys of the same age. He called the trend “seriously worrying” and linked it to Russia’s broader demographic challenges.
Metelev noted that nicotine-containing products—especially e-cigarettes—are spreading among minors, posing significant risks to the health of the younger generation. He stressed that the issue of youth vaping requires sustained policy-level responses. The report also cites WHO figures indicating that no fewer than 15 million people aged 13–15 worldwide use e-cigarettes.
Previously, Metelev proposed amending national standards (GOST) for e-cigarette products, including banning bright colors and child imagery on packaging and prohibiting “toyification” (e.g., adding toy-like features), with the aim of reducing the products’ appeal to minors.
Cover image: Parlamentskaya Gazeta.
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