A study conducted in Scotland suggests that spending excessive time on social media platforms can increase the likelihood of teenagers taking up smoking or vaping. The research emphasizes the need for promoting healthy online habits instead of implementing strict bans. The study surveyed 8,987 teenagers and found that 28.9% were smokers, 23.7% vaped, and 8.2% used both. Factors such as mental health, socio-economic status, and past smoking behaviors were also considered.
Spending a lot of time on social media could increase the chances of teenagers taking up smoking or vaping, according to a Scots study. The findings advocate for the promotion of healthy online habits for young people, researchers said, rather than “blanket bans and over-protection”. Academics from the University of Glasgow explored how social media use among 14-year-olds influenced nicotine use when they reached 17.
The team surveyed 8,987 teenagers for the study, which has been published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research. Some 28.9% of those who responded were smokers, while 23.7% vaped. Some 8.2% of the teenagers polled used both. Mental health, socio-economic status and past smoking behaviours were also factored in
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