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Russia Debates Total Vaping Ban Amidst Regulatory Efforts
Russia's Minister of Industry and Trade proposed a total ban on vaping, despite a 2023 initiative to regulate the market through digital marking and minimum pricing, which generated 11.2 billion rubles in 2024 taxes, while 9.5% of Russian adults use electronic nicotine delivery systems.
Russia Debates Total Vaping Ban Amidst Regulatory Efforts
Russia's Minister of Industry and Trade proposed a total ban on vaping, despite a 2023 initiative to regulate the market through digital marking and minimum pricing, which generated 11.2 billion rubles in 2024 taxes, while 9.5% of Russian adults use electronic nicotine delivery systems.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Considers Nationwide Smoking Ban Following France's Lead
Germany's SPD and Green parties support a nationwide smoking ban similar to France's new public space restrictions, starting in July 2024, to protect children's health and reduce the substantial healthcare costs (€30 billion annually) associated with smoking. The German Health Minister also wants to...
Germany Considers Nationwide Smoking Ban Following France's Lead
Germany's SPD and Green parties support a nationwide smoking ban similar to France's new public space restrictions, starting in July 2024, to protect children's health and reduce the substantial healthcare costs (€30 billion annually) associated with smoking. The German Health Minister also wants to...
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40% Bias Score
Smoking Cessation: Behavioral Changes and E-cigarette Risks
This article discusses effective smoking cessation strategies, emphasizing behavioral changes and social support over nicotine dependence, while also addressing the role and risks of e-cigarettes.
Smoking Cessation: Behavioral Changes and E-cigarette Risks
This article discusses effective smoking cessation strategies, emphasizing behavioral changes and social support over nicotine dependence, while also addressing the role and risks of e-cigarettes.
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24% Bias Score
Catalonia's Smoking Rate Drops, but E-cigarette Use Among Teens Rises
A new study reveals that smoking rates in Catalonia have decreased by eight percentage points since 2010, reaching 21.4% in 2024, while e-cigarette use among adolescents has sharply increased, causing concern among health authorities who are launching a new campaign to tackle this issue and reach a ...
Catalonia's Smoking Rate Drops, but E-cigarette Use Among Teens Rises
A new study reveals that smoking rates in Catalonia have decreased by eight percentage points since 2010, reaching 21.4% in 2024, while e-cigarette use among adolescents has sharply increased, causing concern among health authorities who are launching a new campaign to tackle this issue and reach a ...
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32% Bias Score
Shifting Adolescent Risks: E-cigarettes, Gaming, and Non-Prescription Drug Use Rise in Europe
A 2024 European study reveals decreasing alcohol and illicit drug use among 15-16 year olds, but significant increases in e-cigarette use, non-prescription drug misuse, online gambling, and problematic gaming, particularly concerning for girls.
Shifting Adolescent Risks: E-cigarettes, Gaming, and Non-Prescription Drug Use Rise in Europe
A 2024 European study reveals decreasing alcohol and illicit drug use among 15-16 year olds, but significant increases in e-cigarette use, non-prescription drug misuse, online gambling, and problematic gaming, particularly concerning for girls.
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52% Bias Score
Teen's Irreversible Lung Damage Highlights Dangers of Vaping
A 17-year-old American developed bronchiolitis obliterans from three years of secret vaping, highlighting a larger issue: nearly 3,000 EVALI cases and 68 deaths occurred in the US in 2019, emphasizing the unknown long-term health risks of vaping despite its promotion as a safer alternative to tradit...
Teen's Irreversible Lung Damage Highlights Dangers of Vaping
A 17-year-old American developed bronchiolitis obliterans from three years of secret vaping, highlighting a larger issue: nearly 3,000 EVALI cases and 68 deaths occurred in the US in 2019, emphasizing the unknown long-term health risks of vaping despite its promotion as a safer alternative to tradit...
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60% Bias Score
UK Bans Disposable Vapes to Tackle Waste and Youth Usage
The UK implemented a nationwide ban on disposable vapes on June 1st, 2024, to address environmental concerns stemming from the disposal of an estimated 8.2 million vapes weekly and to curb the growing popularity of vaping among young people.
UK Bans Disposable Vapes to Tackle Waste and Youth Usage
The UK implemented a nationwide ban on disposable vapes on June 1st, 2024, to address environmental concerns stemming from the disposal of an estimated 8.2 million vapes weekly and to curb the growing popularity of vaping among young people.
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36% Bias Score
UK's Vape Ban: Concerns over Effectiveness Despite Environmental Benefits
The UK bans single-use vapes from October 2024 to curb youth vaping (a quarter of 11-15 year olds have tried vaping) and reduce waste (almost 5 million disposed weekly in 2023), but concerns exist that similar reusable vapes will negate the impact.
UK's Vape Ban: Concerns over Effectiveness Despite Environmental Benefits
The UK bans single-use vapes from October 2024 to curb youth vaping (a quarter of 11-15 year olds have tried vaping) and reduce waste (almost 5 million disposed weekly in 2023), but concerns exist that similar reusable vapes will negate the impact.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Teen Vaping Rises Despite Ban, Sparking Health Concerns
In 2024, Dutch teen vaping rose to 7.6%, despite a flavored vape ban and a thriving black market; young adult vaping fell to 8.6%, and at least 16 hospitals reported severe vaping-related lung issues, prompting government action.
Dutch Teen Vaping Rises Despite Ban, Sparking Health Concerns
In 2024, Dutch teen vaping rose to 7.6%, despite a flavored vape ban and a thriving black market; young adult vaping fell to 8.6%, and at least 16 hospitals reported severe vaping-related lung issues, prompting government action.
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44% Bias Score
E-cigarette Use Surges Among European Adolescents Amidst Decline in Alcohol and Drug Use
A new report reveals rising e-cigarette use (44% tried, 22% regular use) among 114,000 European students aged 15-16, while alcohol and illegal drug use have decreased; however, daily smoking increased among preadolescent girls, and excessive alcohol consumption remains high in some regions.
E-cigarette Use Surges Among European Adolescents Amidst Decline in Alcohol and Drug Use
A new report reveals rising e-cigarette use (44% tried, 22% regular use) among 114,000 European students aged 15-16, while alcohol and illegal drug use have decreased; however, daily smoking increased among preadolescent girls, and excessive alcohol consumption remains high in some regions.
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48% Bias Score
UK Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Waste and Youth Usage
The UK bans the sale of disposable vapes from June 1st to tackle environmental waste and reduce youth vaping, with penalties ranging from fines to prison sentences depending on the region.
UK Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Waste and Youth Usage
The UK bans the sale of disposable vapes from June 1st to tackle environmental waste and reduce youth vaping, with penalties ranging from fines to prison sentences depending on the region.
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44% Bias Score
Severe Vaping-Related Illnesses in the Netherlands Prompt Urgent Calls for Stricter Regulations
At least five young adults in the Netherlands nearly died from vaping-related illnesses, prompting calls for stricter regulations and highlighting a widespread public health crisis involving illegal flavored e-cigarette liquids; at least sixteen hospitals reported multiple cases of serious lung prob...
Severe Vaping-Related Illnesses in the Netherlands Prompt Urgent Calls for Stricter Regulations
At least five young adults in the Netherlands nearly died from vaping-related illnesses, prompting calls for stricter regulations and highlighting a widespread public health crisis involving illegal flavored e-cigarette liquids; at least sixteen hospitals reported multiple cases of serious lung prob...
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40% Bias Score
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