This survey-based study aimed to assess public attitudes towards e-cigarette regulations and policies in Taiwan. A total of 1,000 respondents completed an online survey, which included questions about e-cigarette use and awareness, support for e-cigarette regulations, and opinions on specific e-cigarette policies. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were conducted to analyze the data. The majority of respondents supported the regulation of e-cigarettes, with a high level of support for strict regulation and banning e-cigarette sales to minors. The most commonly cited reasons for supporting e-cigarette regulations were health concerns and the protection of minors. These findings suggest that the THPA's current regulations may not be sufficient to address the public's concerns about e-cigarettes and that additional policies may be needed.

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