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The scientific community in the United States and Europe are primarily concerned with the possible effect of electronic cigarette use on public health. [1] There is concern among public health experts that e-cigarettes could renormalize smoking, weaken measures to control tobacco, [2] and serve as a gateway for smoking among youth. [3]
A sign stating: No smoking and vaping within 9 meters of building. In August 2016, a World Health Organization (WHO) report recommended that e-cigarettes be banned in indoor areas or where smoking is prohibited. [1] This is because of their potential for non-users to be exposed to chemicals and e-cigarette aerosol in indoor areas. [2]
In May 2008, research published by Adams and Cotti in the Journal of Public Economics examined statistics of drunken-driving fatalities and accidents in areas where smoke-free laws have been implemented in bars and found that fatal drunken-driving accidents increased by about 13%, or about 2.5 such accidents per year for a typical county of ...
Smoking and vaping are not listed on the “not allowed on beach” list. Soon, the town council may expand smoking regulations to include vapes. The ordinance passed the first reading May 21.
The stats, revealed in an FOI, show admissions of kids made up just 6% of total admissions in 2020. But last year 14% of the 365 vape-related hospital admissions related to patients aged 19 and under.
The Government launched an eight-week consultation on Thursday seeking views on how vapes can be used by smokers wanting to quit, but at the same time lessen their appeal to under-18s.
Irvine has banned all smoking and vaping in all public places within the city. [47] Loma Linda, July 25, 2008, banned on all sidewalks, streets, common areas in shopping centers, bus stops, parks, restaurant patios, theaters, City Hall, and 80% of motel rooms and apartment units. Exempts the federally controlled VA hospital grounds, and smoking ...
Vaping exposes non-users to particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 μm, which poses health risks to non-users. [86] E-cigarettes produce propylene glycol aerosols at levels known to cause eye and respiratory irritation to non-users. [146] A 2014 study demonstrated that non-smokers living with vaping device users were exposed to nicotine. [147]