To: Secretary of State for Health and Social Care of the United Kingdom (currently Steve Barclay)
STOP kids vaping! This harmful, new epidemic must end now!
We - the public - want the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care of the United Kingdom to take positive and decisive action towards stopping the use of vapes by under-16s.
Why is this important?
Did you know, as of 2023, that 2 out of every 10 young people aged 11-16 have used a vape? This number has almost quadrupled since 2014. If this trend continues to grow in the same way, we could see nearly ALL young people in the UK vaping before 2050! This is a shocking thought and we must act quickly to stem the tide.
Make no mistake, the companies that manufacture and market vaping products are simply paying lip service to preventing youth access to their products. You only need to look at the array of bright colours and tantalising flavours that they are making available in order to see through their double marketing standards. It really is all smoke and mirrors!
Nicotine addiction, lung and respiratory issues, increased risk of cancer, adverse effects on brain function... the list goes on and this is only the beginning of published research into the dangers of vaping.
Vapes should be treated as a health enemy, just like cigarettes. They should be kept out of sight and look unappealing, so as not to continue to attract a younger clientele.
Protect our future generations and please sign this petition now!
