Radja Nainggolan Even while competing at the top level, the Belgian midfielder has openly admitted to being a smoker
In addition to the detrimental impact of tobacco on health, the total economic cost of smoking (from health expenditures and productivity losses together) is estimated to be around US$ 1.4 trillion per year, equivalent in magnitude to 1.8% of the world's annual gross domestic product (GDP)
The consultation follows the passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Act, which received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026, and sets out proposals to create the UKs first smoke-free generation, protecting children from nicotine addiction, while ensuring adult smokers can still access vaping products to help them quit
In the long run, smoking cessation allows the endocrine system to maintain a healthier hormonal balance, supporting better metabolic function and reducing the risk of hormone-related disorders
There are many health risks that vaping products including decreased impulse control, issues with attention and learning, lung disease, and cancer among others
