Doctors Urge Comprehensive Ban on Disposable Vapes and Flavored E-Cigarettes
British Medical Association calls for stringent regulations to curb youth vaping and protect public health.
- The BMA recommends banning all vape flavors except tobacco and prohibiting disposable e-cigarettes.
- A new government is expected to revive and potentially expand the shelved Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
- Experts highlight the environmental impact of discarded vapes, with two thrown away every second in the UK.
- The BMA report describes the current situation as a 'vaping epidemic' among children and young people.
- Proposed measures include stricter advertising controls and government-funded education campaigns.