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Vaping among children prompts proposal to raise smoking age

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

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Vaping among children prompts proposal to raise smoking age
Te Marae Ora health ministry is taking a tough stance on smoking after reports that children as young as six are vaping in the Cook Islands.

Ministry of Health proposes to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21 and implement new measures on imitation tobacco products like vape and e-cigarettes to reduce smoking rates in the country.

Ministry of Health proposes to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21 and implement new measures on imitation tobacco products like vape and e-cigarettes to reduce smoking rates in the country.


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