Cartoon-shaped e-cigarettes, or toy pods, pose health risks to children, Thai expert warns
February 27, 2025 by thestar.com.my
Cartoon-shaped e-cigarettes, or toy pods, pose health risks to children, Thai expert warns
Toy pods, a new type of e-cigarettes designed to resemble cartoon characters, may pose health risks to children, warned Assistant Professor Srirat Lapyai from the Product Watch project on Feb 27. These e-cigarettes, available in Thailand since mid-2024, are accessible to primary school children, prompting concerns from parents. They come in various shapes, including toys, candy boxes, juice cartons, and keychains, and are available in flavors like strawberry, mango, and blueberry. Lapyai highlighted that the cartoon-like design is part of a harm reduction strategy, making e-cigarettes appear more appealing.
February 27, 2025 by nationthailand.com
Toy-like e-cigarettes pose health risks for children, expert warns
Asst Prof Srirat Lapyai highlighted the availability of e-cigarettes for young children in Thailand…
18.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 11.0 million current smokers in Thailand 37.70% of men are current smokers but only 1.80% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
