Catherine Conlon: Time to tackle vaping with strong legislation

Medical research all points one way — we must pass laws to ban disposable vapes, limit flavours, and mandate plain packaging

Bright colours, shiny packaging, and a variety of flavours add to the popularity of vapes among young people — policy makers must aim to diminish the power of these attractors. Picture: iStock

Recent years have seen the practice of vaping explode, particularly among young people, with bright colours, shiny packaging, and a variety of flavours  adding to their burgeoning popularity.

However, there is growing concern about the potential for long-term health impacts, particularly among the younger cohort who have ‘never smoked’ and consider vaping a more attractive and healthier option.