Ban smoking and vaping in schools worldwide urges WHO
September 27, 2023 by un.org
Ban smoking and vaping in schools worldwide urges WHO
According to the UN health agency, the tobacco industry’s approach has resulted in increased use of e-cigarettes, with nine out of 10 smokers starting before the age of 18 - and some as early as 11. “Considering that children spend nearly one-third of their waking hours in school, and much of the peer pressure they encounter occurs within these educational environments, schools play a pivotal role,” WHO said. Schools are in “a uniquely powerful position to play a major role in reducing the serious problem of smoking and other tobacco and nicotine use by kids”.
September 28, 2023 by who.int
Ban smoking and vaping in school to protect young people
[...] the World Health Organization released two new publications, “Freedom from tobacco and nicoti…
