Study Links Social Media Use to Increased Smoking and Vaping in Youth

Research highlights significant correlation between time spent on social platforms and likelihood of tobacco use among young people.

Youngsters using social media for over seven hours daily are nearly eight times more likely to smoke and four times more likely to vape.
Even minimal social media use significantly raises the odds of smoking or vaping compared to non-users.
The study involved nearly 11,000 participants aged 10 to 25 in the UK.
Researchers attribute the trend to targeted advertising and influencer promotions on social media.
Experts call for stricter regulations on social media content promoting smoking and vaping.