Accrington Dubbed UK’s ‘Vape Capital’ Amid Youth Vaping Concerns

Accrington in Lancashire draws the title

“vape capital” from the UK because it has the most vape stores serving approximately 35,000 residents. Local residents voice concerns about the ease with which young children aged 12 and above can be attracted by vaping products that utilize colorful display boxes and bubble gum and cola flavor varieties.

Vaping's Growing Popularity Among Youth

Today, vaping is marketed as a smoking cessation aid and is less dangerous than smoking, but it has side effects, including lung problems, heart disease, and harmful effects on the developing brain. The combination of smoking and vaping is also particularly toxic, as it multiplies the adverse effects on the body. People’s perceptions also differ, while some believe that the increase in the number of vape shops is a reaction to the customers’ appetite, others are concerned about the targeting of youths and future health impacts.
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Government Action to Curb Youth Vaping

Under governmental public health initiatives and environmental waste reduction policies, new regulations from the UK government will ban all disposable vapes starting from June 1, 2025. But adult smokers will continue to access refillable vape products to help their smoking cessation efforts. The authorities believe this measure will prevent underage vaping and reduce the environmental impact caused by vape waste.

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