E-cigarette usage amongst Thai schoolchildren has witnessed a drastic fivefold rise over the last seven years, with the majority of users starting their vaping journey during their primary school years, reveals a newly conducted study.

 

The study was carried out amongst 6,700 students and the findings were shared at a seminar, the collective effort of the Centre for Tobacco Control Research and Education, the World Health Organization, and the Tobacco Control Network.

 

Chayanan Sittibut, who is in charge of the Tobacco Products Control Board under the Department of Disease Control, expressed grave concern regarding the escalating trend of vaping amongst young Thai individuals. The findings show a significant leap from a mere 3.3% in 2015 to a staggering 17.6% in 2022 in e-cigarette usage amongst Thai youth, marking a fivefold increase.

 

The researchers also pointed out an alarming trend where the tobacco industry appears to be targeting a younger demographic. There has been a surge in online e-cigarette adverts, with a greater variety of flavours being introduced to lure in young vapers.

 

by Mitch Connor

Photo courtesy of Pratooyai School

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-31

 

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Kids copying their elders

5 hours ago, webfact said:

E-cigarette usage amongst Thai schoolchildren has witnessed a drastic fivefold rise over the last seven years, with the majority of users starting their vaping journey during their primary school years, reveals a newly conducted study.

Considering they're illegal it seems strange you can find them on almost every market and online.. 

as always, lots of talk, no enforcement

Anyone surprised? 

9 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Considering they're illegal it seems strange you can find them on almost every market and online.. 

I posted about this and got laught at .