"After 20 years, no law will help." Alisher Kadyrov addressed the lawmakers who voted against the vape ban.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to AN Podrobno.uz, Alisher Kadyrov, the leader of the "Milliy Tiklanish" faction, addressed the members of the Legislative Chamber who opposed the bill proposing a complete ban on electronic cigarettes. He emphasized that these devices cause irreversible harm to health and may lead to mental impairment.

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According to Kadyrov, the complex chemical elements found in alternatives to tobacco products accumulate in the body, damage DNA, weaken intellectual development, and affect reproductive health. Unlike tobacco or alcohol, whose harms can sometimes be treated, the consequences of using vapes are irreversible.

The politician also noted that electronic cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among young people. He stated that two out of three vape users are under 30 years old, with half of them being girls. He emphasized that vapes are spreading rapidly among schoolchildren, posing a threat to the future of the nation.

Kadyrov also warned that if immediate measures are not taken now, the situation could spiral out of control in 20 years.

"No law or government program can help the overwhelming majority of intellectually impaired individuals if we do not stop this now," he declared.

It is worth noting that today, January 7, a bill to ban electronic cigarettes was approved in its first reading.