On September 23, according to a report by the BBC, a youth organization in North Yorkshire, England is advocating for the installation of e-cigarette detectors in schools due to the increasing phenomenon of underage vaping.
The Skipton Youth Council, a community organization supported by the North Yorkshire County Council, is currently raising about £6,000 (approximately $7,800) to install 30 e-cigarette detection devices in local schools and colleges. According to data from North Yorkshire, approximately one-third of local adolescents aged 13 to 15 have tried e-cigarettes, despite the legal age for purchasing e-cigarettes in the UK being 18.
James Neill, chairman of the Skepton Youth Committee, stated that many young people are not aware of the health risks associated with e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes contain chemicals such as nicotine, and although they are considered lower risk than smoking, doctors warn that they may cause long-term damage to the lungs, heart, and brain of adolescents.
James pointed out that the diverse flavors and stylish image of e-cigarettes, coupled with peer pressure, have made e-cigarettes popular among teenagers. Some high school restrooms have already installed devices that can detect chemicals in e-cigarette vapor in order to curb the behavior of vaping.
The Skippton Youth Committee's promotional activities also include collaborating with trade standards, sending newsletters to parents, petitioning the government, and raising awareness within schools. James emphasized:
The e-cigarette alert is an effective way to deter students from vaping e-cigarettes on campus.
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