Spain facing a tougher UK-style crackdown on smoking: Worrying surge in teenage vaping
Majorca Daily Bulletin
Spain is considering stricter tobacco and vaping regulations following a survey showing high public support and a concerning rise in youth nicotine use.Summary
A recent survey by the Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC) reveals that 75.7 per cent of Spaniards support expanding smoke-free areas, while 66.1 per cent back stricter regulation of e-cigarette retail outlets. The study highlights a worrying trend of dual use among teenagers, with 11.9 per cent of 14-18 year olds using e-cigarettes and 3.8 per cent smoking conventional cigarettes. In response to these findings and the UK's approval of a law banning tobacco sales to those born after 2009, semFYC has expressed support for studying similar measures in Spain to protect public health and strengthen the protection of minors.
(Source：Majorca Daily Bulletin)
