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In the United Kingdom, vaping is considered by some to be around 95% less harmful than tobacco after a controversial landmark review by Public Health England. [2] Despite this, the use of electronic cigarettes carries many health risks. [1] [3] These risks depend on the fluid in these devices and varies according to design and user behavior. [4]
Canada-wide in 2014, they were technically illegal to sell, as no nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are not regulated by Health Canada, but this is generally unenforced and they are commonly available for sale Canada-wide. [307] In 2016, Health Canada announced plans to regulate vaping products. [308]
On 18 September 2019, a case of severe lung illness associated with vaping in Canada was reported. [28] A high school student in Ontario needed to be put on life support. [28] The person had been vaping every day. [29] His health improved and he was released from the hospital. [28] This case has not been confirmed, as 27 September 2019. [30]
A half million fewer school-age kids vaped this year than last – a win for public health officials who have warned for years of the health risks posed by these nicotine-delivering devices.
Vaping has slightly declined among teens. The use of e-cigarettes among high schoolers decreased from 14.1% to 10% from 2022 to 2023, the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey found.
When the surgeon general, in 2018, declared teen vaping an epidemic, ... In 2019, Trump signed legislation raising the federal minimum age for sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years.
Canada-wide in 2014, they were technically illegal to sell, as no nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are not regulated by Health Canada, but this is generally unenforced and they are commonly available for sale Canada-wide. [13] In 2016, Health Canada announced plans to regulate vaping products. [14]
Teen vaping is a problem that should be addressed, but taking kids out of their normal classes could cause unintended harm. It’s a classic case of sloppy legislating with unintended consequences ...