PETALING JAYA: Sharing facts about the health harms associated with vaping can possibly influence teenagers to break the habit, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
The Alliance for a Safe Community chairman said information about lung damage could also be shared to deter younger groups from vaping.
He said conversations could be held with those known to be vaping, where discussions can be held on how it began and the benefits of quitting.
“Schools can play a role here. Positive peer pressure will also help,” he said in a statement on Friday (May 16).
Lee also said teens who vape now are more likely to start smoking regular cigarettes later in life.
“The addictive nature of nicotine, lung damage, brain development disruption, and potential for drug use are good enough reasons to take a tough stand now,” he said, stressing the importance of a federal ban towards vaping.
“While some states have already banned vape sales, a federal ban is needed to address inconsistencies,” he added.
Presently, Johor and Kelantan have completely banned the sale of vape products, while Kedah will stop issuing new licenses for vape shops.
Terengganu and Perlis will ban the sale of vape products on Aug 1.
