Opinion: How e-cigarettes compromise children's human rights
November 13, 2025 by medicalxpress.com
Opinion: How e-cigarettes compromise children's human rights
Experts argue that exposing children to e-cigarettes violates their rights, urging regulations prioritizing children's well-being. With youth e-cigarette use outpacing adults' globally, the World Health Organization stresses that children are more vulnerable to nicotine's harms due to ongoing brain development. Despite legal obligations to protect children under the UN Convention, 62 countries lack e-cigarette regulations. Advocates emphasize the need for stringent regulations to curb youth usage, including sales bans and marketing restrictions. Governments must address enforcement challenges like online marketing to effectively safeguard children's health. Neglecting children's well-being in e-cigarette regulation may have enduring negative repercussions.
