Article 72AJD One in eight of 14- to 17-year-olds in Great Britain say they have used nicotine pouches

One in eight of 14- to 17-year-olds in Great Britain say they have used nicotine pouches

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Denis Campbell Health policy editor
from Science | The Guardian on (#72AJD)

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One in eight teenagers aged 14 to 17 have used nicotine pouches, a survey has found, adding to health experts' concern about their growing popularity.

Users hold the small sachets, which look like mini-teabags and are often flavoured, in their mouths to enjoy the release of the nicotine they contain. They are also known as snus".

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