Nicotine products readily available near schools — report
Nicotine products readily available near schools — report
AMMAN — Tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery devices (ENDs) are sold openly in stores located near schools in Jordan, according to a 2023 study issued by the local NGO, Tobacco-Free Jordan.
The study, titled “Protecting Jordanian School Children from Tobacco Advertising Tactics”, inspected 213 shops that fall within a 150-metre radius of 94 schools in two districts in Amman.
The study found that tobacco and nicotine products are highly available for purchase in close proximity to schools.