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Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

Vaping refers to using electronic cigarettes that deliver nicotine through vapor, while junk food includes high-calorie, low-nutrition foods like candy, chips, and sugary drinks. Both are linked to various health issues, especially among young people. Proponents argue that banning promotion helps protect the health of young people, reduces the risk of developing lifelong unhealthy habits, and decreases public health costs. Opponents argue that such bans infringe on commercial free speech, limit consumer choice, and that education and parental guidance are more effective ways to promote healthy lifestyles.

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68%
Yes
32%
No
67%
Yes
32%
No
0%
Yes, except for junk food which would cause affordability issues
1%
No, fund awareness and labels about the dangers of these products instead
0%
No, it is not the government’s job to determine what is healthy

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 @Bee-Dazzledanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but only for addictive substances like nicotine

 @BCWG8WF answered…3wks3W

Yes, we're not asking for the government to ban the products, but just to ban their public advertisements

 @B3WXTWYanswered…1yr1Y

ban vaping only but watch out for junk food with carcinogenic ingrediants. dont put tax on fruit and vegetables. higher taxes on UPF (ultra processed foods)

 @B2SL6Z7answered…1yr1Y

Regulation for vaping should be more heavily enforced when it comes to minors and there should be more work done in spreading awareness of health risks surrounding junk food ect

 @B228BYGanswered…1yr1Y

Higher taxes on unhealthy options and/or tax releif on healthier options. Healthier options shouldn't be more expensive

 @9ZW2W99answered…1yr1Y

Yes but not junk food , although junk food can be damaging to your health it is not in most cases addictive like vapes and cigarettes. Putting vapes and junk food in the same category seems unreasonable. If you’re going to ‘ban’ junk food then why not ban alcohol also ? That is addictive and harmful to your health more than a packet of crisps but no that’s not mentioned. We should be teaching more about healthy eating and moderation, there is no such thing as ‘bad’ food if eaten in moderation.

 @9ZVRYGD answered…1yr1Y

Yes and phones and other devises connected to the Internet is just as unhealthy fir under 16s as smoking and drinking alcohol. Maybe even more so.

 @9ZVN766answered…1yr1Y

I really don’t know why were bothering about this when global warming has ramped up and there are homeless people sleeping rough on the streets

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