Study: Young vape users 3x more likely to start smoking
Young vapers 3x more likely to start smoking, develop asthma, and have poor mental health.
Why it matters
- Young people who vape are three times more likely to start smoking.
- Study highlights potential health risks like asthma and poor mental health.
By the numbers
- 20% of 11- to 17-year-olds in Great Britain tried vaping, about 1.1 million children.
- Asthma risk increases by 20% to 36% for young vapers.
The big picture
- Study suggests vaping could be a gateway to smoking and other health risks.
- Experts call for stronger public health measures to protect teens.
What they're saying
- Some question causality, suggesting risk-taking behavior may play a role.
- Experts urge government action to limit youth vaping.
Caveats
- Study based on observational data, making causality hard to prove.
- Some included reviews were of low quality.
What’s next
- UK government plans tobacco and vapes bill, single-use vape ban.