Study challenges belief that vaping leads to youth smoking

February 12, 2025 by news-medical.net

Study challenges belief that vaping leads to youth smoking

Public health researchers found limited evidence linking vaping to youth smoking. Studies suggest vaping may reduce youth smoking rates in the US, but findings are inconclusive. The team, led by researchers from University of Massachusetts Amherst and University of Oxford, stress the need for more research to establish any causal links. While some data indicates young vapers are more likely to smoke, it's uncertain if vaping leads to smoking. Despite concerns, population-level smoking rates among youth have declined. The findings have implications for public health policy, as vaping may aid adult smoking cessation. More research is required to understand the complex relationship between vaping and smoking.