WHO Issues Urgent Warning as Nicotine Pouch Sales Explode Globally
The World Health Organization is warning about skyrocketing nicotine pouch sales and aggressive marketing tactics targeting youth. With 160 countries lacking regulations, these addictive products pose severe risks to brain and heart health.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning of a dangerous surge in nicotine pouch sales, which topped 23 billion units in 2024.
The WHO raises alarms over aggressive marketing targeted at youth, utilizing candy flavors, social media influencers, and trendy packaging. Nicotine is highly addictive, threatening adolescent brain development, attention spans, and cardiovascular health.
Shockingly, around 160 countries currently lack regulations for these products. The WHO urges immediate global action from families and governments to regulate nicotine pouches and protect the next generation from long-term addiction.
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