The Health and Cancer Council of Victoria in Australia is calling for urgent action to protect teenagers from developing a harmful addiction to electronic cigarettes and to prevent smoking.
The Four Corners program from ABC News has uncovered the illegal sale of electronic cigarettes to children by importers and retailers in an industry worth billions of dollars.
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in Australia has recently released a comprehensive evidence review, concluding that electronic cigarette aerosols are harmful to health and that using electronic cigarettes is highly likely to lead to continued smoking.
Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth, has stated that "the NHMRC review has found that e-cigarettes pose a very real danger to children and young people.
We have heard from parents, community leaders, and young people themselves that e-cigarettes are a significant issue for the communities around Victoria.
The liquid in e-cigarettes contains many toxic chemicals, including formaldehyde, nicotine, and heavy metals. These chemicals are known to cause cancer and harm the brain, and are not meant to be inhaled into our lungs.
Todd Harper, CEO of the Cancer Council Victoria, has stated that investigations performed by the council indicate strong community support for measures aimed at protecting children from electronic cigarettes and smoking.
Mr. Harper stated, "There is a serious concern within the community and there is strong support for taking action.
Currently, tobacco and e-cigarette retailers in Victoria require a license to streamline and strengthen law enforcement.
Naturally, we require the federal government to do more to prevent the illegal importation of electronic cigarettes, but we also need to ensure that retailers in Victoria do not illegally sell harmful e-cigarettes to children.
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