On the government to ban flavoured and Disposable Vapes to protect children against what they say is a growing epidemic in the uk. A bill aimed at restricting the Sale And Marketing of vapes, especially to children, Ran Out Of Time to pass into law under the last government. The British Medical Association says bold action is needed. Heres our Health Reporter michelle roberts. According to the latest estimates, around 8 of 11 to 17 year olds vape. Although its already illegal to sell E Cigarettes to anyone under 18, the British Medical Association says more needs to be done, and quickly, to protect children and young people from a vape epidemic. The bma wants Disposable Vapes and all flavoured ones to be banned. Its also calling for curbs on how vapes are marketed and sold, similar to cigarettes, with plain packaging and products kept behind the counter. If youre stopping smoking, you need a tobacco flavoured vape to jUst transfer from one to another. There is no need for any of the co
In the poorest communities in england has declined since 2011 according to a new report on health inequality. Health has stopped improving. Health inequalities are increasing and the recommendations that we made ten years ago are not being acted on and acting on them would create better societies. Campaigners against Sexual Violence have welcomed the guilty verdicts in the case against former hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein as he is taken to hospital on his way to prison. Stop building houses on flood plains in england unless its absolutely necessary thats the warning from the head of the Environment Agency. Coming up eu ministers are set to meet in brussels to approve their opening position for negotiations on the future relationship with the uk. And premier League Leaders liverpool are now 22 points clear at the top of the table after a 3 2 home win against west ham last night. Good morning, and welcome to the bbc news at 9. The Health Secretary has told the bbc that any uk resi
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