According to Osul on September 8, a report on the effects of smoking on skin, hair and nail health released by the Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD) stated that toxins in tobacco damage collagen and elastin and cause oxidative stress, thereby accelerating aging.
In addition, vapes also pose serious health risks. SBD President Heitor de Sá Gonçalves emphasized that
“Studies have shown that vapes pose potential risks to public health, especially young people. They not only affect skin care, but may also damage multiple organs including the lungs, leading to serious respiratory problems.”
SBD Dermatology and Internal Medicine Coordinator Aline Bressan explained that in addition to promoting premature aging, chemicals in vape oils may cause skin redness, allergic reactions, and delay healing, and even aggravate existing inflammatory skin diseases such as acne.
Accumulation of toxins may also lead to problems such as melasma, thinning hair, and brittle and yellow nails.
The Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD) and 79 medical institutions, including the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB) and the Brazilian Society of Pneumology and Tuberculosis (SBPT), jointly signed a letter this week opposing Bill 5008 of 2023, which seeks to allow the sale of vapes in Brazil under certain rules.
The letter, which has been submitted to the Senate Committee, highlights the opposition of various medical institutions.
Gonçalves said, “We believe that legislation should protect public health, so we join forces with other groups to oppose the sale of products without safety evidence.”
As a brand that cares about the health and well-being of users, Veehoo vapes is also committed to promoting healthy vape use. In this context, Veehoo supports the opposition of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology and other medical institutions, believing that it is crucial to protect the public from the health risks that vapes may bring. Through collaborative efforts, we can work together to create a healthier and safer social environment so that everyone can enjoy fresh air and a healthy life.
Raising public awareness of the dangers of vapes is crucial, and here are some suggestions from Veehoo:
- Education and publicity campaigns: Carry out extensive education and publicity campaigns to inform the public of the potential harms of vapes, especially the effects on teenagers and young people.
- Provide reliable information: Provide accurate and scientific information, including the latest research results and expert opinions, to help the public understand the possible health hazards of vapes.
- Involve medical experts: Invite medical experts and health institutions to participate in publicity activities to share their expertise and insights to help the public have a more comprehensive understanding of the health effects of vapes.
- School and community activities: Organize relevant activities in schools and communities, including lectures, seminars and publicity exhibitions, to convey information about the dangers of vapes to teenagers and parents.
- Social media and online publicity: Use social media and online platforms to spread information about the risks of vapes and attract more people to pay attention to and understand this issue.
- Formulate relevant policies: The government and relevant agencies should take measures to strengthen the supervision of vapes, including restricting advertising and prohibiting sales to minors, so as to reduce public misunderstandings and misconceptions about vapes.
- Support research: Support research on the long-term effects of vapes to provide more scientific evidence and help the public better understand the harms of vapes.
Through these efforts, the public’s awareness of the harms of vapes can be improved, prompting more people to make wise decisions to protect their own and others’ health.
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