UK Government Launches 10-Year Study on e-cigarette Effects on Children

Feb.21

The UK government to launch a 10-year study on the long-term effects of e-cigarettes on children under 8.

According to a Reuters report on February 19th, the UK government will launch a ten-year study to investigate the long-term effects of e-cigarettes on the health and behavior of children under 8 years old.

The Ministry of Health stated that the long-term health effects of teenagers using e-cigarettes are not fully understood, and this comprehensive study will provide the most detailed picture to date. The study, expected to cost £62 million ($78.1 million), will follow 100,000 participants aged 8 to 18 over a period of 10 years, collecting data on their behavior, biology, and health records.

The UK government plans to introduce a uniform tax on e-cigarette liquid starting from October next year, stating that this research will provide the necessary evidence for researchers and policymakers to protect the next generation from potential health risks.

The UK government has launched a nationwide e-cigarette promotional campaign, engaging directly with young people through social media and influencers.

References:

[1] UK to probe health impact of vaping on children as young as eight

Also Read:

[1] UK Government Issues Guidance on Disposable E-cigarette Ban

[2] Police in UK Lincolnshire shut down 68 illegal tobacco shops

[3] Illegal Sale of High Nicotine Pouches Raises Concern in UK

[4] The Impact of Dual Use of E-Cigarette and Smoking

[5] Rising Trend of Dual Use of Traditional Cigarettes and E-cigarettes in UK

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