LONDON, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Young people who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to later take up cigarette smoking and face a heightened risk of respiratory and mental health issues, according to a global review on youth vaping.
The comprehensive umbrella review, conducted by researchers from the University of York and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, analyzed 56 systematic reviews spanning 384 studies worldwide. Of these, 21 reviews directly examined the relationship between e-cigarette use among young people and subsequent cigarette smoking habits.
