UK Health Minister's Speech on Vape
On April 11, Health Minister Neil O'Brian unveiled a comprehensive plan to combat smoking and vaping among youth and adults in the UK. The ambitious strategy aims to make significant progress toward achieving a Smokefree 2030.
Key measures include increased enforcement of vaping regulations, with £3m allocated to create a specialized "flying squad" to tackle illicit vapes and underage sales. "I was extremely concerned to hear of certain disposable vaping products that don’t adhere to our regulatory standards. There has been a particular issue about the Chinese-made 'Elfbar'", said the Minister.
The government will also launch a national 'swap to stop' scheme, offering a million smokers across England a free vaping starter kit, provided they commit to quitting smoking with support.
Further steps involve providing pregnant women who smoke with financial incentives, helping people with mental health conditions quit smoking, and consulting on introducing mandatory cigarette pack inserts featuring positive messages and information. This innovative approach, including the potential use of QR codes, aims to connect smokers to support resources easily.
By implementing these comprehensive measures, the UK government demonstrates its commitment to improving public health, reducing smoking and vaping rates, and extending healthy life expectancy for all citizens.
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