More time on social media linked to smoking and vape use among teens


By AGENCY

Research has found a link between the amount of time teenagers spend on social media and the likelihood of them smoking or vaping. — dpa

Spending a lot of time on social media could increase the chances of teenagers taking up smoking or vaping, according to a study.

The findings advocate for the promotion of healthy online habits for young people, researchers said, rather than “blanket bans and over-protection.”

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