Smoking cigarettes St. Petersburg supported the ban on vapes

St. Petersburg residents were asked how they feel about the idea of a lifetime ban on the sale of vapes to those born after December 31, 2008. The survey was conducted from 9 to 15 October among the economically active population. Among smokers of ordinary cigarettes, 76% were in favor of the ban. The survey results were reported in SuperJob.

The initiative was supported by 71% of local residents. Against spoke 10%, another 19% found it difficult to answer. Women approve of the measure more often than men - 74% against 68%.

The most categorical was the age group of 35-44 years: 80% of supporters. Among young people under 35, only 52% support the ban, and among citizens 45+ - 75%.

Citizens with higher education approve the ban more often than respondents with secondary vocational education. Also, the initiative is more actively supported by earning from 100 to 150 thousand rubles.

Among non-smokers, 75% support the ban, among smokers only regular cigarettes - 76%. But those who use both cigarettes and vapes support the measure only in 50% of cases. Among vapers, the approval rate is lowest at 43%.

The working group of the ZakS of St. Petersburg previously unanimously supported a complete ban on the sale of vapes in the city. Following the results of the third meeting, the Budget and Finance Committee and the Commission on Social Policy and Healthcare will prepare a corresponding legislative initiative. The document may be submitted to the city parliament next week.