Poland youth study shows 80% e-cigarette usage rate, flavors cited as main driver

Oct.31.2024

A new study in Poland shows that 80% of teenagers use e-cigarettes, with nearly half citing flavors as the primary reason for their choice. Medical experts are urging the government to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes entirely, including nicotine-free products.

A recent study on e-cigarette use among Polish youth shows that one-third of 16- to 17-year-olds report using nicotine-containing products, with nearly 80% using e-cigarettes, according to an October 30 report in Tygodnik Powszechny.

Three-quarters of young e-cigarette users started using nicotine products before the age of 15, with e-cigarettes being their preferred choice. About 66% of respondents enjoy experimenting with different flavors, while 50% are driven by curiosity for new experiences. In addition, one in eight teens sees e-cigarette use as a way to keep up with peer trends.

Aleksandra Lewandowska, a consultant in child psychiatry, noted that Poland is considering a ban on the sale of nicotine-free e-cigarettes to under-18s, while nicotine-containing products are already banned, although enforcement remains a challenge.

The medical community is urging the government to impose a complete ban on disposable e-cigarettes, including "nicotine-free" products, which are seen as potentially more addictive.

References:

[1] Najnowsze badania: co trzeci nastolatek sięga po nikotynę

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[1] Poland moves to ban disposable and flavoured e-cigarettes amid rising use of new tobacco products

[2] Polish Man Arrested for Illegal Possession and Sale of E-cigarettes

[3] Poland to Consider Law Banning Sale of E-Cigarettes to Minors

[4] Poland's Finance Ministry proposes amendments to consumption tax law

[5] Poland Plans to Increase Tax on E-Cigarette Liquid: Implications Revealed

[6] Polish Health Official's View on Tobacco Tax Increase Discussion

[7] Polish Police Arrest Smuggling Ring, Totaling over $50k in Goods

[8] Poland to ban sale of e-cigarettes to minors in 2025

[9] Polish Ministry of Finance Proposes Tax on E-cigarette Devices

[10] Double Blow of High Taxes and Restrictions, Is Poland's Disposable Ban Set in Stone?

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