Teenage vapers risk toxic metal exposure, study finds

Frequent vapers had higher levels of uranium and lead in their urine, the study says. — 123rf

TEENAGERS who vape often could be at a higher risk of exposure to toxic metals, potentially harming brain or organ development, a study has suggested.

Sweet e-cigarette flavours could also pose additional risks, according to researchers. United States academics used responses from part of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study, which included American teenagers aged between 13 and 17.