Study Highlights Mental Health and Teen Vaping

A University of Sydney study highlights that students with depression are twice as likely to vape, emphasizing the need for integrated mental health support alongside vaping prevention strategies. In the U.S., more than 10% of high school and 4.6% of middle school students currently vape, driven by peer influence and the availability of flavors. Parents play a crucial role in combating teen vaping through informed discussions, as simplistic anti-vaping messages are ineffective. While vaping is seen as less harmful than smoking, it still poses significant health risks, including increased mucus buildup in the lungs from certain ingredients. Despite debates, vaping does not contain cancer-causing tobacco but remains harmful to lung health.