Research links vaping in young people to respiratory problems and smoking

New research has found that young people who vape are more likely to develop breathing problems. The study looked at children aged 11 to 17.

Young vapers had 32% higher odds of respiratory symptoms and 51% higher odds of wheezing compared to non-vapers. About 7% of children in this age group currently vape.

Doctors are also concerned because young vapers are five times more likely to start smoking cigarettes or other tobacco products. Vaping also exposes young people to nicotine while their brains are still developing, which raises the risk of addiction.