伯利兹在青少年使用率较高之后,颁布了新的烟草和电子香烟法,以保护青年。 Belize introduces new tobacco and e-cigarette laws to protect youth, following high usage rates among teens.

伯利兹卫生和福利部推出了一项新的烟草管制法案,主要针对烟草和电子香烟的使用,特别是在年轻人当中。 Belize’s Ministry of Health and Wellness has introduced a new Tobacco Control Bill targeting tobacco and e-cigarette use, especially among youth. 该法案与世卫组织的标准一致,建议禁止向未成年人出售商品,要求用大型健康警告来简单包装,并限制青年进入。 The bill, aligned with WHO standards, proposes banning sales to minors, requiring plain packaging with large health warnings, and restricting youth access. 由于有15%的13至15岁青少年吸烟,12%的13至15岁青少年使用e-cigarettes,立法旨在遏制上升率。 With 15% of adolescents aged 13–15 using tobacco and 12% using e-cigarettes, the legislation aims to curb rising rates. 该法案现在将转入公众协商委员会。 The bill will now move to committee for public consultations.