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WHO urges governments to protect young people from addiction to tobacco and nicotine products
Worldwide, at least 40 million children aged 13–15 use tobacco products, and young people’s use of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches continues to rise.
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The World Health Organization has issued a call to action for governments to safeguard young people from addiction to tobacco and nicotine products. The WHO is concerned about the growing number of children aged 13-15 who use tobacco products, with at least 40 million worldwide affected. This trend is compounded by the increasing use of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches among young people. The WHO's appeal comes ahead of World No Tobacco Day, which is observed on May 31.
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