The new vapes: Aussies switch to illegal nicotine pouches
September 27, 2024 by archive.md
The new vapes: Aussies switch to illegal nicotine pouches
Experts have raised concerns about banned oral nicotine products freely available at Australian convenience stores, potentially hooking children post the national vape ban. Synthetic nicotine pouches like "VELO" and "Zyn" with high nicotine levels are being sold to minors. Despite warnings and labels, these products, replacing vapes, are easily accessible, with doubts on their safety due to cancer-causing chemicals. The rise of illicit nicotine items exemplifies the failure of bans. Health professionals and ministers emphasize the dangers, acknowledging the underground market's risks and the need for stricter regulation to protect youth from addiction.
12.50% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.6 million current smokers in Australia 14.80% of men are current smokers but only 10.30% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
