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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.
