Vaping damages young people’s lungs as much as smoking, study suggests

Research finds vaping damages lung function in young people, equating to smoking's harm. Manchester Metropolitan University's study showed vapers and smokers had decreased exercise capacity and oxygen intake compared to non-users. Vapers' peak exercise capacity of 186 watts was close to smokers' 182 watts but lower than non-users' 226 watts. Blood tests highlighted impaired blood vessel function in vapers and smokers. The popularity of vaping, particularly among youth, is concerning due to potential health risks like cancer and organ damage from toxic compounds in e-cigarettes. Experts stress the need to educate on vaping risks and regulate marketing, with the government aiming to restrict vaping promotion to youth.