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Nicotine Pouches Poisoning Children at an Alarming Rate in The US : ScienceAlert

Last updated: July 15, 2025 5:50 am
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The Alarming Rise of Nicotine Poisoning Among Young Children

A recent investigation conducted by pediatricians at the US Nationwide Children’s Hospital has revealed a concerning trend in the number of young children in the US being poisoned by nicotine pouches. These pouches, also known as ‘white snus’, contain nicotine powder mixed with sweeteners and flavors, and are meant to be placed between the lip and gum for gradual absorption into the bloodstream.

According to the study, the rate of reported cases of children under the age of 6 ingesting nicotine pouches has skyrocketed by a staggering 763 percent between 2020 and 2023. What’s even more alarming is that white snus was found to be 1.5 times more likely to result in serious medical outcomes and twice as likely to lead to hospital admissions compared to other nicotine products like gum or e-liquids.

The Impact of Nicotine Ingestion on Young Children

Dr. Hannah Hays, the medical director of the Central Ohio Poison Center involved in the study, emphasizes the severity of nicotine pouch ingestion among young children. She highlights the urgent need for increased surveillance and prevention efforts to address this growing public health concern.

The study, which examined over 134,000 cases of nicotine ingestion among young children from 2010 to 2023, also shed light on the risks posed by e-liquids. Tragically, the research documented the deaths of two young boys who died after ingesting nicotine liquids intended for vaping.

The Role of Legislation in Curbing Nicotine Poisoning

Fortunately, the study revealed a decline in overall nicotine ingestion rates among young children since the implementation of legislation in 2015. This legislative action, including the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act, mandated child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine, resulting in a noticeable improvement in ingestion rates.

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Pediatrician Gary Smith from Nationwide Children’s Hospital underscores the importance of continued legislative efforts to further reduce the risk of nicotine ingestion among children. While progress has been made, there is still room for improvement in safeguarding children from accidental exposure to nicotine products.

Preventative Measures and Recommendations

In light of these findings, the researchers advise individuals who live or interact with children to store nicotine products securely in locked containers or out of reach. Additionally, using these products discreetly and out of children’s sight is crucial, especially for products that may resemble candies or treats.

The study also suggests that stricter regulations on flavors, branding, and packaging of nicotine products could help reduce their appeal to children and mitigate the risk of accidental ingestion. Banning flavors in all nicotine products is proposed as a measure to discourage use among teens and prevent unintentional ingestions in young children.

The research findings were published in Pediatrics, underscoring the importance of ongoing vigilance and proactive measures to protect children from the dangers of nicotine poisoning.

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