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** 1 October 2024
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** UK
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** Stoptober: Celebrate with these seven retro scenes of stubbing out smoking in Sunderland (#1)
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** Vape users fear they’ll take up smoking when e-cigarettes banned to curb nicotine addiction (#2)
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** International
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** Australia: Vaping flavours that appeal to kids go up in smoke (#4)
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** UK
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** Stoptober: Celebrate with these seven retro scenes of stubbing out smoking in Sunderland
Sunderland is counting down to Stoptober - and so are we with these reminders of retro ‘quit smoking’ scenes.
Once again, the campaign will encourage people to pack it in and join the 2.5million people who were inspired by Stoptober in the past.
The Echo delved into their archives to find scenes from 2003 to 2011 and from Fawcett Street to Town End Farm. Read the article to view photos from previous Stoptober campaigns.
Source: Sunderland Echo, 1 October 2024
See also: DHSC – Stoptober 2024 ([link removed])
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** Vape users fear they’ll take up smoking when e-cigarettes banned to curb nicotine addiction
A quarter of vape users fear they’ll take up smoking when the ban on disposable e-cigarettes comes into play. A study of 1,020 vapers found 39 per cent admitted it’s likely they’ll buy e-cigarettes from unregulated sources which haven’t undergone official safety checks.
As a result, a third reckon their own nicotine consumption will increase. But 22 per cent believe the impending law is the motivation they need to get out of their vaping habit.
The research was commissioned by nicotine pouch brand Übbs and retailer, Haypp, ahead of a commitment from the Government for a smoke-free Britain. As part of this, legislation was announced earlier this year which will restrict the sale and use of single-use vapes in 2025.
While 24 per cent of those polled have tried to give up vaping since news of the ban broke, 26 per cent have turned to alternatives such as cigarettes (36 per cent), pouches (26 per cent) and gum (25 per cent).
It also emerged 85 per cent smoked cigarettes before turning to vaping, with 52 per cent worried they’ll return to the habit.
Source: The Sun, 30 September 2024
Editorial note: This survey was carried out by OnePoll.com and funded by nicotine pouch brand Übbs and retailer Haypp. The survey findings and methodology are not available for scrutiny so it is unclear how representative the sample is or what proportion are current/former/never smokers.
See also: ASH - Addressing common myths about vaping: Putting the evidence in context ([link removed]) | Nearly 3 million people in Britain have quit smoking with a vape in the last 5 years ([link removed])
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** International
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** Australia: Vaping flavours that appeal to kids go up in smoke
Vapes will only be available from behind the counter at pharmacies under changes to stop younger generations being hooked on nicotine. Reforms coming into effect from Tuesday will allow people able to buy vapes from chemists without a prescription, but users would need to speak to a pharmacist before buying.
The vapes will also come in plain packaging and flavours will be limited to mint, menthol or tobacco. Health Minister Mark Butler said the changes would help to stop more young people becoming addicted to vaping.
"The days of bubblegum-flavoured vapes covered in rainbows and unicorns are over. The cynical marketing to our children is done," he said.
"The only lawful way to purchase a vape is through a pharmacy."
The changes coming into effect follow laws that kicked in from July that banned the sale of vapes outside of pharmacies. In September, Mr Butler said a more assertive approach was needed to crack down on illegal suppliers of vapes, with some tobacco and convenience stores continuing to sell the product.
Penalties of up to seven years in prison and fines of $2 million apply for those illegally supplying or manufacturing vapes. Vape buyers would need photo ID for age verification.
Source: Daily Mail, 1 October 2024
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