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Gloucestershire County Council Launches New Webpage to Educate Young People on Vaping Risks

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The new webpage, developed by a team of experts including public health officials, teachers, and medical professionals, aims to provide a comprehensive resource for young people, parents, and professionals to address the growing concern of vaping among adolescents. The webpage offers detailed information on the potential health risks of vaping, including respiratory problems and addiction, as well as signposting to support available for those who vape. According to the Gloucestershire 2024 Pupil Wellbeing Survey, 45% of Year 12 pupils and 29.4% of Year 10 pupils have tried vaping. The webpage is part of Gloucestershire's strategy to support people to stop smoking, and it highlights the dangers of vaping for young people's developing lungs and brains.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new webpage provides a resource to educate young people, parents, and professionals on the risks of vaping, including respiratory problems and addiction.
  • Vaping among young people has increased significantly, with 45% of Year 12 pupils and 29.4% of Year 10 pupils having tried vaping.
  • The webpage offers information on how to report the sale of illegal vapes to Gloucestershire's Trading Standards service.
  • Vaping is more risky for young people than adults due to their developing lungs and brains.
  • The webpage is part of Gloucestershire's strategy to support people to stop smoking, with the goal of stopping young people from ever starting to vape or smoke.
  • The Government's ban on single-use vapes came into force on June 1, and the webpage encourages residents to report the sale of single-use vapes to Trading Standards.
  • The webpage is a collaborative effort between Gloucestershire County Council, NHS Gloucestershire, and voluntary sector agencies.
  • Director of Public Health at Gloucestershire County Council, Siobhan Farmer, emphasizes the importance of educating young people and their parents on the risks of vaping.

Statistics:

  • 45% of Year 12 pupils and 29.4% of Year 10 pupils have tried vaping (Gloucestershire 2024 Pupil Wellbeing Survey).
  • Vaping is more risky for young people than adults due to their developing lungs and brains.
  • The Government's ban on single-use vapes came into force on June 1.

Sources:

  • Gloucestershire 2024 Pupil Wellbeing Survey (unspecified date)
  • Gloucestershire County Council (unspecified date)
  • NHS Gloucestershire (unspecified date)

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