Several factors contribute to the growing use of e-cigarettes among children: Attractive flavors (mango, bubblegum, chocolate, mint) Peer pressure and social media influence Easy availability Misconception that vaping is harmless Sleek, concealable devices Unfortunately, many adolescents underestimate the harmful effects of vaping on their health
The tobacco industry spends over $8 billion annually on advertising and promoting a product known to cause illness and death
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Prof Sanjay Agrawal, a special adviser on tobacco at the Royal College of Physicians, said: Every cigarette smoked costs precious minutes of life, and the cumulative impact is devastating, not only for individuals but also for our healthcare system and economy
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