Tobacco companies are now using NFTs, online gaming and avatars for promotion rising vaping risk; experts warn

Tobacco companies are exploiting the metaverse to promote smoking and vaping among young people, bypassing traditional advertising restrictions. Researchers have found virtual reality platforms and gaming communities are being used to normalize these harmful behaviors. Experts warn this unregulated digital marketing could reverse progress in tobacco control, urging countries to expand policies to include online channels.

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