Vaping hits alarming levels among SA teens: study of fee-paying schools
March 10, 2025 by timeslive.co.za
Vaping hits alarming levels among SA teens: study of fee-paying schools
Vaping among children is on the rise, driven by enticing flavors and targeted marketing. In the US, 5.9% of students use e-cigarettes, while in the UK, 7.6% of children vape. Rates in Southeast Asia range from 3.3% to 11.8%, with little data from Africa. A recent study in The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine found high vaping rates among South African students, based on a survey of over 25,000 pupils across eight provinces.
March 10, 2025 by iol.co.za
Hooked on vapes: The alarming rise of e-cigarette use in South African schools
Vaping among South African schoolchildren is increasingly common, raising concerns about nicotine …
March 06, 2025 by theconversation.com
Vaping hits alarming levels among South African teens – new study of fee-paying schools
The growing trend of adolescent vaping, fueled by enticing flavors and targeted marketing, is a glo…
20.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 8.6 million current smokers in South Africa 35.10% of men are current smokers but only 6.50% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
