How misinformation may be fuelling teen vaping

December 12, 2025 by theconversation.com

How misinformation may be fuelling teen vaping

Vaping among teens poses global health issues with dependence rising. In the UK, students need medical help due to in-class vaping. In the Netherlands, teens wake at night to vape, showing nicotine addiction. A NZ case with a damaged lung from vaping raises harm concerns. Originally seen as a safer option, vaping is now a youth culture staple, influenced by social trends. Misinformation, psychology, and social proof drive vaping's popularity despite health risks. Changing beliefs through media literacy, engaging content, and highlighting costs can curb vaping's appeal and combat misleading narratives, addressing the root psychological and social factors driving the vaping epidemic.

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