According to the BBC report on April 25, according to the latest report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the rate of cannabis use among 15-year-old boys in Scotland ranks first in the world.
The study found that nearly a quarter (23%) of Scottish 15-year-old boys surveyed said they had tried the Class B drug cannabis.
The study sponsored by the WHO is the largest to date, covering 280,000 children aged 11, 13 and 15 years old from 44 countries around the world. The survey also revealed that underage smoking is a worse problem in the UK than in many other countries.
The survey asked minors living in Europe, Central Asia and Canada about their use of cigarettes, vapes, alcohol and cannabis, and the study found children in Scotland and Wales were more likely to smoke cannabis than in many other countries. These two countries rank among the top five globally. Of 4,000 Scottish teenagers surveyed, 23% of 15-year-old boys said they had smoked cannabis, compared with 16% of girls of the same age. Canadian girls have the highest cannabis use rate in the world, reaching 25%.
Dr Jo Inchley from the University of Glasgow said the high ranking of Scottish boys in the study was “worrying”.
“Compared to other countries, Scotland has the highest rates of cannabis use among 15-year-old boys in the whole study. This is worrying. Although we are seeing these declines, our figures are still relatively high compared to other countries.”
Meanwhile, research has found that vape use in the UK is above average compared to other countries, with two in five English 15-year-olds having used vapes. 40% of Scottish 15-year-old girls surveyed said they had used vapes, compared with 33% of boys.
The report confirms that vape use has surpassed cigarette use in most countries, with nearly one in ten 11-year-olds saying they have used vapes at least once, and by the age of 15, the proportion of boys using vapes rose to 26%, and the proportion of girls using vapes rose to 40%.
The latest World Health Organization (WHO) report shows that the global trend of vapes among teenagers has raised concerns about the health of minors and public health. As an vape company that focuses on user health, veehoo vapes recognizes the importance of protecting minors from vape and illegal drug abuse. Veehoo vapes call on all sectors of society to work together and take measures to protect the health and well-being of minors. This includes:
- Strengthen laws and regulations: The government should strengthen the supervision of vapes and illegal drugs, formulate stricter laws and regulations, prohibit sales to minors, and strengthen the crackdown on the illegal market.
- Raise public awareness: Through education and publicity activities, raise awareness of vapes and illegal drug abuse among parents, educational institutions and communities, and help them better protect minors.
- Strengthen sales channel management and control: vape companies should strengthen the management of sales channels to ensure that products do not fall into the hands of minors. Veehoo vapes will continue to actively participate in compliance actions to ensure the legal compliance of products and strictly comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
In addition to enhancing the protection of minors, veehoo vapes are also committed to providing healthy alternatives. They will continue to develop and promote safe, high-quality vape products to meet the needs of adult smokers and help them gradually reduce their dependence on traditional cigarettes.
In conclusion:
The abuse of vapes and illicit drugs among teenagers is a global problem that requires joint efforts from all parties to deal with it. As a company that focuses on user health and compliance, Veehoo vapes calls for strengthening the protection of minors and advocates healthy alternatives. By strengthening laws and regulations, raising public awareness, and strengthening sales channel controls, we can jointly address youth abuse of vapes and illegal drugs and ensure their health and well-being. At the same time, veehoo vapes will continue to work hard to promote the compliance development of the industry and provide smokers with safer and healthier alternatives.
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