10-12 year-old vaping education demand in NZ quadrupled, prompting calls for stricter vape rules.

Demand for vaping education for 10-12 year-olds in NZ has quadrupled in a year, with 18 schools visited by educators this year. Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ says this rise highlights the escalating youth vaping crisis at younger ages. The foundation is calling for stricter vape rules, including banning front-of-store advertising and displays, limiting nicotine content, re-examining the prescription model, and supporting their vaping harm education workshops for youth.

August 20, 2024
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