Vaping among young people significantly increases the likelihood of starting smoking, developing asthma, and experiencing mental health issues compared to non-vapers. The largest review of youth vaping evidence indicates that e-cigarettes may act as a gateway to smoking. Young vapers are also associated with other health risks, including respiratory diseases, poor oral health, and substance use. Public health experts advocate for stronger policies to restrict vape sales to minors. Alarmingly, youth vaping rates have tripled since 2020, prompting urgent calls for action from health authorities.
Young people who vape are three times as likely to start smoking, develop asthma and have poor mental health as those who do not. The study indicates consistent links between vaping and future smoking among youth.
The researchers concluded that while it is not definitively established that vaping directly leads children to smoke, precautionary measures to restrict sales and marketing of vapes to young people are necessary.
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