BBC Misunderstands Electronic cigarette

Time： 2023-06-27

Newsground of CBBC pointed out that many people were worried about the number of children using Electronic cigarette in the UK and tried to explain why. The BBC...

Newsground of CBBC pointed out that many people were worried about the number of children using Electronic cigarette in the UK and tried to explain why. The BBC program distorted the facts and conveyed biased information to the audience. The program constantly distorts Electronic cigarette and places anecdotes above evidence.

The clips of Newsground first show a disposable Electronic cigarette, and then explain the working principle of Electronic cigarette. "Many Electronic cigarette contain nicotine, and cigarettes also contain nicotine. They may also contain many other harmful chemicals," said the host.

The false equivalence that equates Electronic cigarette with smoking by linking nicotine is not correct at all. It is based on the assumption that nicotine can cause tobacco related diseases and deaths, but as many public health institutions have explained, this is not the case.

Secondly, the assertion of 'many other harmful chemicals' is based on the assumption that nicotine is harmful during normal use. Furthermore, there is no evidence to suggest that any legitimate ingredients registered with MHRA pose long-term hazards.

The reporter then quoted the recent data on the number of children smoking Electronic cigarette from the British National Health Service (NHS), but she did not explain the difference between Electronic cigarette once tried and Electronic cigarette often used, nor did she explain the details of the types of children who often smoke Electronic cigarette. According to data from the UK's Action on Smoking and Health and Cancer Research Centre, the vast majority of teenagers are currently smokers or have used Electronic cigarette to quit smoking.

Continuing the BBC's tradition of telling anecdotes and emphasizing evidence, this reporter interviewed several children. The children said that they smoke Electronic cigarette because they are "curious about it", "want to see its taste" and "try it".

The BBC said that 40% of children smoke Electronic cigarette "for a try", but the recent ASH report stressed that "since last year, the proportion of Electronic cigarette smoked 'just for a try' has declined". In addition, "most people only smoke Electronic cigarette once or twice", ASH added.

Dr. Ian explained the danger of Electronic cigarette to young people: Electronic cigarette may "damage the lungs and respiratory tract".

Next, the BBC focused on introducing "colorful packaging, some even with cartoon patterns, with various flavors". "Electronic cigarette was accused of deliberately targeting children," it added.

Hazel Cheeseman from ASH told CBBC, "These disposable products have bright colors and a variety of exciting flavors, and they have become very, very popular in the past two years.

"For us, this really shows where the government can take action. They can reduce their attractiveness through rules, eliminate colors, and they can tax them to make it more difficult to buy." This narrative does not mention the consequences of restricting Electronic cigarette to make adult smokers more dependent on smoking and other consequences.

In summary, the BBC has raised concerns about a very small number of teenagers beyond the potential benefits of millions currently facing the risk of smoking related cancer.

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