About 14% of high schoolers used e-cigarettes last year, compared to about 2% who smoked traditional cigarettes, according to CDC data.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/lifestyle/health_and_wellness/u-s-smoking-rate-hits-all-time-low/article_c24ccd54-d165-5a63-82e8-4c9211e7f60c.html

Additionally, e-cigarettes can contain heavy metals and cancer-causing chemicals that can damage the lungs and lead to disease, disability and even death, according to the CDC.

Source: https://www.mycentraloregon.com/2023/11/02/tobacco-use-falls-among-high-school-students-but-is-rising-among-middle-schoolers-study/

Amanda Lee Hall, 44, from the city of Sanford in the east of the state, was smoking half a pack of Marlboro's a day but took up e-cigarettes in 2014 amid fears for her health.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11881307/Another-vape-victim-North-Carolina-woman-44-DIES-lung-failure-taking-e-devices.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

A parliamentary inquiry will look into the health risks of vaping and how many young people are using e-cigarettes in a bid to further slash smoking rates.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/state/qld/2023/03/12/queensland-panel-probes-vaping/

Dr Mendelsohn discussed the need for sensible and evidence-based regulation of vaping products, citing the potential benefits of e-cigarettes as a harm-reduction tool for smokers who are unable or unwilling to quit smoking.

Source: https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/malaysia/2023/05/21/experts-call-for-sensible-vape-regulation-in-media-workshop/

Dr Mike McKean, vice president for policy at the RCPCH and a paediatric respiratory consultant, said: 'Without a doubt, disposable e-cigarettes should be banned.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12160351/Disposable-vapes-like-Elf-Geek-bars-BANNED-entirely-say-paediatricians.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Drugwatch.com released a study about how many adults and high school teens vape or use e-cigarettes found that the state of Oklahoma ranked first in the nation among adults who vape/use e-cigarettes with 9.8%.

Source: http://bartlesvilleradio.com/pages/news/374542023/study-finds-oklahoma-adults-most-likely-to-use-e-cigarettes

Drugwatch.com released a study about how many adults and high school teens vape or use e-cigarettes found that the state of Oklahoma ranked first in the nation among adults who vape/use e-cigarettes with 9.8%.

Source: http://bartlesvilleradio.com/pages/news/374542023/study-finds-oklahoma-adults-most-likely-to-use-e-cigarettes

For the nationwide study, the researchers surveyed more than 1,400 people between 14 and 21 years of age who had used e-cigarettes at least once per day in preceding month.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/lifestyle/health_and_wellness/banning-flavored-vapes-can-get-teens-quitting/article_fb936744-3dd4-5d4f-b46e-5c0630613ede.html

‘From a health perspective, it is preferable for prisoners to be using vapes and e-cigarettes than smoking.’

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/05/07/prisoners-spending-more-than-7000000-a-year-on-vapes-and-e-cigs-18714059/

However, the ban – which did not apply to single-use products – was unable to stop a surge in unauthorised disposable e-cigarettes, primarily from China, from flooding the market.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/national/23968222.bill-ban-disposable-e-cigarettes-france-approved/?ref=rss

In late August, sanitation workers in Monroe County, New York, packed more than 5,500 brightly colored e-cigarettes into 55-gallon steel drums for transport.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1848761/vaping-problem-how-to-safely-get-rid-of-disposable-e-cigarettes

It follows a $234 million boost in next Tuesday’s upcoming budget for tougher regulation of e-cigarettes, including controls on importation and packaging.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2023/05/02/tobacco-tax-hike-vaping-smoking/

It is illegal to sell any tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vapes, to someone under 18.

Source: https://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/23648931.shops-caught-selling-vapes-underage-customer/?ref=rss

Koval says any depiction of somebody using tobacco — from cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes and vape pens — makes young people more likely to use nicotine.

Source: https://www.denver7.com/smoking-on-tv-shows-and-social-media-causes-problems-for-young-adults

Last week, the French government vowed to push ahead with its plans to ban disposable e-cigarettes over claims they encourage smoking among young people.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12508925/Expert-reveals-happens-body-quit-vaping-shares-tips-actually-e-cigs.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

One-third of young people in Estonia aged 11-18 have tried e-cigarettes at some point, according to a recent survey.

Source: https://news.err.ee/1608885854/ministry-alarming-trends-in-youth-e-cigarette-use

Only about 2% of high school students were smoking traditional cigarettes last year, but about 14% were using e-cigarettes, according to other CDC data.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/us-adult-cigarette-smoking-rate-hits-new-time-98894857

Rishi Sunak has said the Government is considering ways to strengthen rules on vape advertising after figures showed the proportion of children trying e-cigarettes has doubled in the past decade.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23546709.sunak-voices-concerns-vape-advertising-targeted-kids/?ref=rss

Some jurisdictions have placed stricter limits on e-cigarettes for young people, but a Sudbury, Ont. vape shop owner says instead of new laws, current regulations need to be better enforced.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/vaping-teens-laws-enforcement-1.6833694?cmp=rss