Health Politics Country 2025-10-29T23:43:22+00:00

Panama's Health Ministry Warns of Rising Teen Vape Use

Panama's Ministry of Health announces new penalties for selling vapes to minors, with fines up to $100,000, citing a serious threat to youth health.


The Ministry of Health has warned about the increase in vape use among teenagers. Selling vapes to minors will be sanctioned with a fine of up to $100,000. "We are observing a worrying trend of increased vape consumption among youth," the ministry stated. "This is a serious threat to the health of the younger generation." The new measures are aimed at protecting children and adolescents from the harmful effects of nicotine and other substances contained in vapes.