A study published in Pediatrics has revealed a significant increase in accidental nicotine poisonings among young children, with a total of 134,663 cases reported from 2010 to 2023.
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A focus is on nicotine pouches that pose a deadly threat to young children, with a 763% surge in poisonings between 2020 and 2023.
The study found that 76% of nicotine poisoning cases were in babies and toddlers under the age of 2.
Two deaths were reported after the children ingested nicotine e-liquid.
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While most cases had minor or no symptoms, some children experienced serious side effects.
Experts recommend keeping nicotine products out of reach of children, choosing childproof packaging, and being cautious about using these products around kids.
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