Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn
Summary
Doctors warn that vaping can harm children and young people’s health, including breathing problems and other symptoms. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health urges the UK government to limit vape flavors and packaging to make vaping less attractive to young people.Key Facts
- Vaping is linked to breathing problems like wheezing and coughing in children.
- Babies born to mothers who vaped during pregnancy may show signs of harm.
- Vaping is associated with poor dental health, sleep issues, mental health problems, and eye symptoms.
- The UK government is consulting on new rules to limit vape packaging and flavors.
- New proposals include plain packaging and hiding vapes in shops like cigarettes.
- Children born after January 1, 2009, cannot legally buy cigarettes in the UK.
- Some children aged 11 to 17 in Britain have tried vaping.
- Experts say vaping is less harmful than smoking but still poses risks, especially for children.
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