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Child Nicotine Exposures Rise 243% Amid Vaping Surge

4/6/2026

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  • Rutgers University researchers report a 243% rise in nicotine exposures among children under six linked to vaping between 2016 and 2023.
  • Traditional tobacco-related incidents dropped by 43% over the same period.
  • Researchers say children are not only ingesting vaping products but also using e-cigarettes after accessing them.
  • The study was published in JAMA Network Open on April 3, 2026, and urges stronger safety regulations to prevent child access.