Teen vapers are getting e-cigs on black market despite worrying link to strokes

September 04, 2025 by mirror.co.uk

Teen vapers are getting e-cigs on black market despite worrying link to strokes

Teenagers are obtaining e-cigarettes from the black market, increasing addiction risks despite a study linking vaping to strokes. A survey found that most underage vapers get their devices online, with concerns raised about weak age verification methods in shops. The growth of this unregulated market poses dangers to youth health. Research has shown vaping's association with various health risks, with experts urging stricter age checks and regulation. Despite e-cigarettes being promoted for smoking cessation, there are worries about non-smoking youths taking up vaping. Enhancing age verification measures and regulation are crucial to combat youth vaping and its potential health harms.

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