Influencers to urge young people to not vape as part of UK government campaign
February 19, 2025 by theguardian.com
Influencers to urge young people to not vape as part of UK government campaign
Influencers with millions of followers will support a government-funded campaign on YouTube and Instagram to discourage vaping among under-18s due to health risks. There is a significant rise in young people trying vapes, prompting the initiative. Public health minister Ashley Dalton emphasized the importance of clear evidence on the long-term health impacts, especially for youth. Concerns include lung inflammation, asthma triggers, brain development risks, and nicotine addiction. With restrictions proposed in the tobacco and vapes bill, experts warn of potential lifelong health complications for youth who vape, urging prevention to safeguard young lungs and brains further research is ongoing to understand vaping's impact fully.
11.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 7.2 million current smokers in United Kingdom 14.60% of men are current smokers but only 11.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
