In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people using electronic cigarettes. While they were once considered a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, some are now calling for a ban on flavored e-cigarettes, especially among young people. E-cigarettes were previously used as a way to quit smoking, but they also have their unique set of problems.
According to reports, the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) has lent support to calls for a smoking ban. The Independent newspaper notes that the IHF wants flavored e-cigarettes banned, in an effort to make them less attractive to young people.
Mark Murphy, the spokesperson for IHF, stated that electronic cigarette manufacturers use flavorings with thousands of different options to attract minors.
A study has revealed that third and fourth-grade students believe that the marketing and packaging of e-cigarettes are highly appealing to young people and children.
The Oireachtas is proposing to scrap the brightly colored packaging associated with e-cigarettes and instead introduce plain packaging. They are also seeking to ban e-cigarette advertising on social media platforms. Finally, they are considering raising the minimum age for purchasing e-cigarettes from 18 to 21 years old.
According to the Independent, research by HSE has shown that 71% of people support a ban on the sale of tobacco to those under the age of 21.
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