20% of 15-17-year-olds in New Zealand vaped in the last month, with social sharing, theft, and commercial retailers main sources; researchers recommend policy measures to address underage vaping.
Underage vaping in New Zealand is rising, with 20% of 15-17-year-olds vaping in the last month. Researchers found that social sharing, commercial retailers, and theft are the most common ways underage youth obtain vapes. To address this issue, researchers suggest implementing upstream policy measures, such as limiting sales to age-restricted specialist shops, banning disposable vape sales near schools and marae, and monitoring new refillable vape devices.
May 21, 2024
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