3 weeks Ago By Ramadhani Kusaga
Watch the full version of the “ Youth vaping rises in South Africa amid lack of regulation “ article – in a minute. Youth vaping is rising sharply in SA, with teens showing high addiction rates as lawmakers delay regulation and retailers continue to sell vapes freely. According to Mail&Guardian a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Cape Town and Utrecht University, surveyed over 25 000 learners from grades 8 to 12, across eight provinces.
The results, published in The Lancet’s eClinical Medicine , are alarming: nearly 17% of teens admitted to currently vaping, with 60% of those showing signs of strong addiction. For the latest political news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content STUDY HIGHLIGHTS EXTENT OF YOUTH VAPING IN SOUTH AFRICA The researchers found vaping gets more common the older the learners are, with nearly 30% of grade 12s vaping . And it’s not just occasional use many said they couldn’t go a full school day without it.
Almost half reported vaping within an hour of waking up, a strong sign of dependence. THE VAPE INDUSTRY ARGUES THAT PEOPLE MISINTERPRET ITS ROLE WATCH MORE VIDEOS FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN Looking for quick updates? Watch News in a Minute videos on The South African’s YouTube page for all the key stories you need to know! Catch all the latest videos on news , lifestyle , travel, sports and more – there’s always something to watch! Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and BlueSky to stay connected and get your news on the go!.
