Researchers found that teens were more than three times more likely to vape when compared to their peers who used social media for one hour to less than 30 minutes a day.
Spending a lot of time on social media could increase the chances of teenagers taking up smoking or vaping, according to a study.
Some 28.9 per cent of those who responded were smokers, while 23.7 per cent vaped. Some 8.2 per cent of the teenagers polled used both.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. "We need to model healthy online habits, instead of resorting to blanket bans and over-protection, to help young people navigate the digital world."
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