Spending a lot of time on social media could increase the chances of teenagers taking up smoking or vaping.
Spending a lot of time on social media could increase the chances of teenagers taking up smoking or vaping, according to a study.
Academics from the University of Glasgow explored how social media use among 14-year-olds influenced nicotine use when they reached 17. Researchers found that spending more than two hours a day on social media platforms increased the likelihood of a teenager smoking by two and a half times. Lead author Amrit Kaur Purba, said: “Our findings advocate for the regulation of risky content on social media and tailored guidance for teens on social media use so they can navigate the complex social media environment.
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