Lukashenko: e-cigarette problems

At a press conference, President Alexander Lukashenko said: "Medical professionals are sounding the alarm over the growing popularity of e-cigarettes, especially among young people, students, and schoolchildren. Calls to restrict or even ban their production and distribution are becoming more frequent. But won't this create some kind of underground trade?" The president emphasized the importance of discussing possible regulatory measures and called for joint work with experts and the public.

Context

Recently, public attention towards health and tobacco consumption has increased, and e-cigarettes have become a topic of news discussions.