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Royal College of Paediatrics warns of vaping health risks in children
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has released a review of 81 studies linking vaping to various health harms in children and young people. Published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood, the review identifies associations between vaping and respiratory issues such as wheezing and coughing, as well as poor oral health, sleep disturbances, mental health problems, and eye symptoms.
Researchers also noted evidence of harm to infants whose mothers vaped during pregnancy, citing risks such as lower motor maturity and abnormal reflexes. Furthermore, the review suggests that childhood vaping is a predictor for subsequent cigarette smoking and nicotine dependence.
The RCPCH is calling on the UK government to strengthen existing proposals to make vaping less attractive to minors. Suggested measures include stricter limits on available flavors and more rigorous regulations regarding the packaging and display of e-cigarette products.
Entities
Archives of Disease in Childhood · Mike McKean · Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health · UK Government · Will Carroll
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vaping shows clear links to nicotine dependence and an increased risk of subsequent cigarette smoking in young people. www.bbc.co.uk · ca.news.yahoo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The RCPCH reviewed approximately 81 studies regarding the health and social outcomes of vaping in children and young people. www.bbc.co.uk · ca.news.yahoo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vaping is associated with respiratory issues like wheezing and coughing, poor oral and dental health, sleep disturbances, mental health problems, and eye symptoms. www.bbc.co.uk · ca.news.yahoo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Maternal vaping during pregnancy is linked to harm in babies, including lower motor maturity and abnormal reflexes. www.bbc.co.uk · ca.news.yahoo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The RCPCH is urging the UK government to implement stricter regulations on vape sales, including limiting available flavors. www.bbc.co.uk · ca.news.yahoo.com