A lot has been said about the harm of smoking, but scientists and doctors are increasingly worried about the spread of this addiction, because many people still do not consider smoking to be harmful.

Psychologists and psychotherapists classify smoking as a psychological addiction. With frequent use of cigarettes, nicotine tolerance develops, which increases with each cigarette and has a negative effect on the functioning of internal organs, skin condition and general health.

Electronic cigarettes are currently very popular, especially among teenagers. Teen vapers can be seen everywhere these days.

Teens are usually interested in vapes because of the variety of flavors. Devices with strawberry, peppermint and chocolate smells do not seem dangerous to them.

 In July 2023, the Government announced plans to ban the sale of vapes, e-liquids and flavorings. The authorities announced such a ban as an insurance against children using vapes, which are freely sold in markets and small grocery stores in residential areas.

On April 19, 2024, Kazakhstan adopted a law prohibiting the circulation of electronic systems for the consumption of nicotine (vapes), as well as liquids for them. The Vapes Ban Act will come into effect on June 20, 2024.

However, buyers can find them in underground shops and through messengers. Law enforcement agencies are constantly investigating the facts of illegal trade. 

Smoking of schoolchildren slows down their physical and mental development, so schoolchildren should not smoke. School years are years of physical and mental growth. A child's body needs a lot of strength to master all the loads during learning. The earlier children and adolescents learn about smoking and start smoking, the faster they will get used to it and it will be very difficult to quit smoking in the future.

Through social advertising and thematic lessons in schools, the effectiveness of prevention of the use of electronic cigarettes and vapes can be increased. The consciousness of teenagers can be influenced by special stories, showing the negative consequences of smoking, visiting photo exhibitions and showing films.

However, parents should play the main role in forming a constant effort of the teenager to avoid smoking and other bad habits. Only in the family, in the process of education, the foundations of morals and behavior in society, maintaining a healthy lifestyle for maintaining health are formed.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/departament-kkbtu-karaganda/press/news/details/972412?lang=kk