We know that smoking is one of the main causes of death among the general population. According to the WHO and the NSI, in 2020 24% of deaths were caused by cardiovascular illnesses, and 22% by tumors, both related to consuming tobacco.
In order to reduce the percentage of smokers in the UK from 13% to 5% by 2030, the government has brought out new, innovative measures.
A Million E-Cigarettes for Smokers Who Want to Quit
The plan announced by the health minister involves gifting vape kits to one out of five smokers, in order to help them reduce this harmful habit. This is one of the various different strategies involved in a larger plan called “Smokefree”, with behavioral help offered too.
Some local trials have been done using this program, and the results are promising, making it the perfect moment for O’Brian to announce it on a national scale. This plan will focus on lower-income areas, where people are often worse-off, as well as places such as job centers, homeless centers etc.
Plus, a 400 pound sterling incentive is also being offered to pregnant woman who want to quit smoking. Various studies point towards tobacco having bad side effects on unborn fetuses.
As of now, the amount of UK citizens that smoke is over five million, and the objective is to reduce this number to half for 2030.
Does Vaping Help you Stop Smoking?
According to the Ministry of Health, studies indicate that e-cigarettes can help to quit smoking. This is quite the controversial topic, as it can seem like one bad habit is being substituted by another, however it’s been proven that vaping is a lot less damaging to your health. That’s why this would be a great first step for many chronically addicted smokers that can’t manage to quit.
Plus, e-liquids that don’t contain nicotine also don’t have addictive compounds in them, so it can be easier for consumers to stop vaping over time.
Additionally, a plan as been set in place to reduce the risk among the younger population, as there is a growing trend among younger people starting to use vape pens. The government is implementing a team to find and stop vendors that sell to under-age consumers.
These two measures might be contradictory; on the one hand, vape pens will be regulated, but on the other hand, illicit vape pen sales will be prosecuted. However, it’s important to note that even though vaping is around 95% healthier than smoking, it still has its health risks; the best thing is to quit both habits.
That’s why preventing the youth from accessing vapes and smoking is the key to ensuring a healthier future for the population.
A Poll About the Use of Vapes Among the Youth
Alongside these measures, the Government is also doing a deeper study on the social and environmental impact of vaping. They’ll be polling young citizens to get information on various different issues, including what characteristics make vaping products more attractive, the roll of marketing and social media in this habit, as well as the environmental impact of one-use vape pens.
In fact, the ministry declared that disposable vapes with shiny colors, low prices and even cartoons and flavors for children are a real issue.
What O’Brian is doing is alerting the public to the growing popularity of this type of disposable vape, which might, on occasion, have marketing tactics behind them that target under-age individuals.
Plus, as we’ve explained in previous posts, disposable vapes are a big issue for the environment. It’s more viable to use rechargeable vapes that can easily last years if they’re kept in good condition and in working order.
Even though these products are sold with an attractively low price, they actually turn out to be more expensive; you need to spend around 10 euro each time to get a new one.
With rechargeable vapes, all you have to do is buy e-liquids that are a lot cheaper in the long run, and also avoid the environmental impact that disposable batteries are causing.
There are other devices designed for vaping CBD concentrates, such as CBD distillate cartridges, which have much higher doses of cannabidiol and cannabinoids with just a couple of drags, helping to reduce the amount of smoking or vaping to achieve these effects.
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