Vap'Breves offers you your e-cigarette flash news for 6 April 2018 Friday. (Update the news at 08h00.)
UNITED STATES: PROMOTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON FACEBOOK
In a recent column, researchers from Stanford University denounce the existence of certain promotions on tobacco products including electronic cigarettes on the social network Facebook. At the same time, they applaud the giant for its still perfectible anti-smoking policy. (See article)
INDIA: MINISTRY LAUNCHES STUDY ON THE HARM OF E-CIGARETTES
In India, the health department will launch a study on the potential harmfulness of electronic cigarettes. Health Minister Kalicharan Saraf said if it is found to be harmful, instructions will be issued to ban it in the country. (See article)
ZIMBABWE: WORKING TOBACCO EMPLOYS CHILDREN
In Zimbabwe, work in the tobacco sector threatens children's health in particular. In a report published by Human Rights Watch, children and adults working in tobacco plantations are exposed to serious health risks and violations of labor laws. (See article)
FRANCE: RECYCLING TERMINALS FOR CIGARETTES MEGOTS!
In addition to destroying the health of smokers, cigarettes leave millions of butts on the ground. However, this waste is one of the worst on the planet: either we leave it on the ground and it pollutes our environment, or we pick it up and it costs astronomical sums to the community. So, to accelerate their recycling, a young Lille has had a great idea (See article)
