Child health and rights experts in Thailand are calling for heightened awareness about the dangers of vaping at home, especially around children, warning that exposure to second-hand vapor could be considered a violation of child protection laws. Thai authorities warn that vaping around children could be considered domestic violence under national laws and are calling for stricter enforcement to protect children from the dangers of e-cigarettes.
Medical experts highlight the serious health risks associated with vaping, such as nicotine addiction and the potential for severe lung conditions known as EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury). Misconceptions promoted on social media complicate public health efforts to deter vaping among the youth, potentially leading to lifelong health issues and other addictions.
The Royal College of Pediatricians of Thailand is pushing for stronger government measures to restrict the import and sale of e-cigarettes and increase educational campaigns about the risks of nicotine. The American Heart Association also revealed that second-hand vapor greatly raises the risk of respiratory inflammation, stressing the need for comprehensive strategies to address both direct and indirect exposure to vaping. (NNT)
