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Vaping Rates Surge Among Youth, Health Risks Persist

2/18/2025

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Vaping is a growing concern, especially among youth, with 4.6% of middle schoolers and 10% of high schoolers in the US reported using e-cigarettes. While the NHS acknowledges vaping as less harmful than smoking, it still poses serious health risks, including nicotine addiction and lung damage that can lead to infections.

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Story summary

Vaping is a growing concern, especially among youth, with 4.6% of middle schoolers and 10% of high schoolers in the US reported using e-cigarettes. While the NHS acknowledges vaping as less harmful than smoking, it still poses serious health risks, including nicotine addiction and lung damage that can lead to infections.