WHO chief urges clampdown on nicotine products aimed at kids
November 26, 2025 by nst.com.my
WHO chief urges clampdown on nicotine products aimed at kids
The WHO warns that sleek disposable e-cigarettes and candy-flavored nicotine pouches are targeting youth, driving a new wave of nicotine addiction. WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus highlighted schools as a frontline where companies recruit young users. Nearly 15 million teens worldwide now use e-cigarettes. While global tobacco use among youth has declined by a third over 20 years, tobacco companies are creating new products to attract customers, and over eight million people still die annually from tobacco-related diseases.
