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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), e-cigarettes have a long-term negative impact on the brain development of adolescents in Mongolia, posing a danger and risk to health and life. This phenomenon has attracted the attention of the provincial governor, who issued an order prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes and their products by minors, especially restricting the use of children under the age of 18.
* Provincial Governor Spokesman n"I want the company to be responsible for the health of children, who are the future of Mongolia, and to set a good example for society," said Sugar. "We call on them not to sell e-cigarettes for a little profit, not to endanger children's health. ”
According to a survey by the Ulaanbaatar Department of Education, 8,938 minors out of 205 public and private secondary school students in nine districts of Ulaanbaatar are using e-cigarettes, of which 77 are boys6% and 22 for girls4%。In addition, studies have shown that nicotine can also cause anxiety disorders and increased lung perforation, negatively affecting brain development in adolescents.
Unlike 111 countries around the world that regulate e-cigarettes, Mongolia currently has no relevant laws and regulations. However, in order to safeguard the health and safety of minors, the provincial governor has adopted a clear ban to curb the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers. Deputy Mayor of Ulaanbaatar ONominchimeg said the decision was a response to repeated requests from teachers and parents.
E-cigarettes produce aerosol particles for inhalation by heating a special liquid that contains nicotine and other harmful chemicals. Due to the presence of different amounts of nicotine, flavorings, water, propylene glycol, and glycerin, this aerosol may cause the inhalation of some highly toxic compounds and may even trigger cancer.
Children who use e-cigarettes as teenagers are twice as likely to become addicted to smoking. Recently, e-cigarette manufacturers have developed nicotine salts, which can deliver more nicotine to the user, increasing the risk of addiction.
In general, the ban on the sale of e-cigarettes is aimed at protecting the health of young people in Mongolia, especially brain development and mental health. This decision is in line with international trends and provides a useful precedent for other countries. At the same time, regulations on e-cigarettes should also be enacted to protect people's health more comprehensively.