No evidence vaping leads to smoking among youth, review by leading health experts finds
February 24, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu
No evidence vaping leads to smoking among youth, review by leading health experts finds
A review of 126 studies challenges the 'gateway theory' that vaping leads to smoking, pointing to a decrease in youth smoking as vaping rates rise. Research found no significant evidence supporting vaping as a cause of increased smoking among young people. While individual-level data showed a slight correlation between vaping and smoking, population-level data suggested otherwise. The decline in youth smoking in the U.S. has not been conclusively linked to vaping. Further research is needed to determine causation. Additionally, previous studies from the same team suggest that vaping can aid adults in quitting smoking.
