New Zealand: Strict measures for tobacco control; New Zealand bans cigarettes for people born after 2008

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Auckland, First Published Dec 10, 2021, 11:01 PM IST

New Zealand is taking drastic measures to rid the next generation of tobacco use. The move is aimed at curbing the sale and consumption of tobacco products for those born after 2008. Health Minister Dr. Ayesha Veral has issued a ban on tobacco use for people born after 2008, citing the need to ensure that young people never start smoking.

Cigarette authorized dealers will bring the number of outlets. Prohibit the sale of grocery stores from similar marrukatakalil. 13 per cent of the population smoked in New Zealand. But Mao geatrasamuhamaya blacks, 31 percent of smoking. If such a decision specifying the new ten sariyavillenn. Since 2024, a new law to take effect. The number of institutions that are allowed to sell tobacco products to be shortened from 500 to 8000.

2025 .Can decrease in nicotine levels in the country. 2,027 talamurayuntavumennuman by the Government explains that a non-smoker. New Zealand was the first country in the life of such a strong position to reduce tobacco consumption. Even if a person below the age of fourteen to 2,027, including creating a situation of tobacco products and cigarette labhyamakateyulla.

The law will come into force by the end of 2022. It is estimated that 5,000 people die of smoking in New Zealand each year. Statistics show that four out of five smokers start smoking before the age of 18. The New Zealand government says the government will soon crack down on other drug use instead of smoking.

Last Updated Dec 10, 2021, 11:01 PM IST

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