Portugal Undermines Smoking Cessation Efforts With New Vape Restrictions

January 02, 2024 by vapingpost.com

Portugal Undermines Smoking Cessation Efforts With New Vape Restrictions

The new draft law No. 88/XV seeks to extend smoke-free area restrictions to vaping products, hence prohibiting vaping in outdoor spaces where smoking is not allowed. Tobacco harm reduction (THR) experts argue that such measures undermine efforts by former smokers who have turned to vapes in order to quit smoking. The proposed bill also aims to impose stricter regulations on the sale of vaping products, including a ban on online sales.


21.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 1.8 million current smokers in Portugal 27.40% of men are current smokers but only 15.40% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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