New Zealand's Asthma and Respiratory Foundation urges banning vape stores near schools due to high youth vaping uptake.

New Zealand's Asthma and Respiratory Foundation urges officials to ban vape stores near schools in addition to banning cell phones, citing easy accessibility as a significant factor in youth vaping uptake. A study found that 97% of specialist vape retailers (SVRs) are within a 20-minute walk from schools, resulting in poor concentration and behavior, contributing to numerous vaping-related stand-downs at school.

April 30, 2024
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