The latest research in the Netherlands shows that 10% of 12-year-old children have tried vapes, and nearly 40% of users aged 12 to 16 claim to be addicted. To respond to this trend, the government launched the “Say No to Vapes” campaign on May 12th.
Key points:
- Surveys show that nearly 10% of 12-year-old children have tried vapes.
- 40% of teenage vape users consider themselves addicted, and nearly one-third of them use them every day.
- The Dutch government launched the “Nee tegen vapen” publicity campaign, aiming to raise parents’ awareness of the dangers of vapes and encourage early communication with children.
According to a report by Nltimes on May 12th, a survey commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Health. Welfare and Sport and conducted by the research company Motivaction, shows that nearly 10% of 12-year-old children have tried vapes. Among teenagers aged 12 to 16 who use vapes, nearly 40% consider themselves addicted, and nearly one-third use them every day.
To respond to this trend, Vincent Karremans, the Dutch Minister of Youth, Prevention and Sport, launched a national publicity campaign called “Nee tegen vapen” on May 12th, aiming to raise parents’ awareness of the dangers of vapes and encourage early communication with children.
The research also shows that 14% of teenagers said they found it difficult to refuse when offered vapes, and 16% of teenagers felt pressured to try vapes.
