Tuba Ünsal makes a revelation: 'Electronic cigarettes are being sold to minors under 18 in luxury malls in Istanbul'
Actress Tuba Ünsal has alleged that tobacco shops located in popular Istanbul shopping malls are selling electronic cigarettes to minors under the age of 18. Ünsal stated, "I witnessed an electronic cigarette being sold to a 12-year-old child."
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Research conducted by scientists has determined that electronic cigarettes, which have been used worldwide since 2006, have a significant irritating effect on the lungs due to the propylene glycol they contain.
Actress Tuba Ünsal made statements regarding electronic cigarettes, a subject that is frequently a matter of debate.
Ünsal claimed that there are businesses in Istanbul's luxury shopping malls selling electronic cigarettes to children under the age of 18.
'WE MUST PROTECT OUR CHILDREN'
The famous actress stated, "I witnessed an electronic cigarette being sold to a 12-year-old child at tobacco shops in luxury malls located in Nişantaşı, Zincirlikuyu, and Etiler. I find this issue very distressing. We must protect our children."
Tuba Ünsal has a daughter named Sare from Murat Pilevneli and a son named Civan Mert Cabas from Mirgün Cabas.
WHAT IS AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE?
Electronic cigarettes produce an aerosol by heating a liquid; this aerosol is inhaled into the lungs, which is known as vaping. Vaping is the act of inhaling the vapor produced by a heated liquid into the lungs.
Electronic cigarettes can resemble highlighters, fountain pens, or USB drives. Most electronic cigarettes contain nicotine, which is a harmful and addictive substance.
Even electronic cigarettes labeled as nicotine-free may contain nicotine.