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WHO urges governments to protect young people from tobacco and nicotine addiction
Why it matters
With at least 40 million children aged 13–15 using tobacco products globally and rising e-cigarette and nicotine pouch use among youth, WHO's call ahead of World No Tobacco Day highlights the urgent need for government action to prevent a new generation from becoming addicted to these products.
The brief
The World Health Organization is calling on governments worldwide to shield young people from addiction to tobacco and nicotine products as World No Tobacco Day approaches on May 31.[1][4] At least 40 million children aged 13–15 are using tobacco products globally, while e-cigarette and nicotine pouch use among young people continues to climb.[2][3] The organization is pressing for government intervention to stop a new generation from becoming hooked on these harmful substances.
Quick answers
- What happened?
- The World Health Organization is calling on governments worldwide to shield young people from addiction to tobacco and nicotine products as World No Tobacco Day approaches on May 31. At least 40 million children aged 13–15 are using tobacco products globally, while e-cigarette and nicotine pouch use among young people continues to climb. The organization is pressing for government intervention to stop a new generation from becoming hooked on these harmful substances.
- Why does it matter?
- With at least 40 million children aged 13–15 using tobacco products globally and rising e-cigarette and nicotine pouch use among youth, WHO's call ahead of World No Tobacco Day highlights the urgent need for government action to prevent a new generation from becoming addicted to these products.
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World No Tobacco Day is on May 31
At least 40 million children aged 13–15 are using tobacco products globally
E-cigarette and nicotine pouch use among young people continues to climb
The World Health Organization is calling on governments worldwide to shield young people from addiction to tobacco and nicotine products
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