International labor standards state that children under 18 should be prohibited from hazardous work, defined as work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely to harm the health, safety or morals of children.[2] Based on our field research, interviews with health professionals, and analysis of the public health literature, Human Rights Watch has concluded that working in direct contact with tobacco is hazardous to children, including 16 and 17-year-old children, and that no child under age 18 should be permitted to do such work because of the health risks
These even include options with zero nicotine at all
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Given that smoking and vaping developed long after the biblical texts were written, they are not explicitly addressed in Scripture
The study objective was clearly explained to the volunteers, and their written consent was obtained prior to recruiting for the study