Medizinische Fachgesellschaften fordern ein Verbot von Aromen in E-Zigaretten

Zusammenfassung

E-Zigaretten werden v. a. von Jugendlichen und jungen Erwachsenen konsumiert. Aromen in E-Zigaretten erhöhen deren Attraktivität und fördern den Einstieg von Jugendlichen und Erwachsenen in den Konsum. Dadurch werden insbesondere junge Menschen dem Risiko einer Nikotinabhängigkeit und vielfältigen toxischen Substanzen aus dem Aerosol der E-Zigaretten ausgesetzt. Es gibt Hinweise, dass verschiedene Aromen in E-Zigaretten gesundheitsschädlich sind, wobei für die Mehrheit der Aromen bislang toxikologische Untersuchungen noch fehlen. Hier besteht ein Bedarf für unabhängige wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen. Die beteiligten wissenschaftlichen Fachgesellschaften fordern ein Verbot von Aromen in E-Zigaretten, ein Verbot von Einweg-E-Zigaretten, eine wirksame Regulierung des Verkaufs von E-Zigaretten und eine wirksame Kontrolle und Umsetzung der Bestimmungen des Jugendschutzes.

Abstract

E-cigarettes are primarily used by teenagers and young adults. Flavors in e-cigarettes increase their attractiveness and encourage young people and adults to start using them. This exposes young people in particular to the risk of nicotine addiction and various toxic substances from the aerosol of e-cigarettes. There are indications that various flavors in e-cigarettes are harmful to health, although toxicological studies are still lacking for the majority of flavors. There is a need for independent scientific investigations in this area. The scientific societies involved are calling for a ban on flavors in e-cigarettes, a ban on disposable e-cigarettes, effective regulation of the sale of e-cigarettes and effective control and implementation of the provisions for the protection of minors.

Publication History

Article published online:
19 March 2024

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