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Vaping ‘epidemic’ must be addressed, says association

2 mins read Alcohol and tobacco
The British Medical Association (BMA) has called on the government to stop what it has called a “growing epidemic of vape use in the UK”.

With vape use among children and young people increasing almost six-fold in the last decade, a BMA report has indicated that one of the most dominant factors influencing this rise is the widespread availability of disposable vapes.

In the report, the BMA has proposed a series of actions needed to stem the trend of increased vaping, particularly among children and young people and those who have never smoked.

The previous Conservative government introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in March 2024, which set out proposals to regulate the sale of vapes. The BMA noted that this was not carried forward into the new parliamentary session.

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