Just In
- 1 hr ago Golden Rules To Follow For Happy Marriage For A Long Lasting Relationship
- 1 hr ago Gajalakshmi Rajyog In Aries 2024: Lucky Zodiac Signs Who Will Get Financial Benefits
- 5 hrs ago Met Gala 2024: Date, Theme, Venue, Guest List, All You Need To Know About The Fashion Event
- 12 hrs ago Summer Fashion: Your Bollywood Style White Outfits Guide To Keep It Cool And Chic
Don't Miss
- Sports Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 34? LSG vs CSK, IPL 2024 on April 19: KL Rahul Stellar Batting Show Decimate Chennai Bowling
- Finance Rs 17/Share Dividend: Record Date On April 26; Buy The ICICI Group Stock To Be Eligible?
- Movies Chief Detective 1958 Episode 2 OTT Release Date, Time, Platform: When & Where To Watch? What To Expect? DEETS
- News Chinese President Xi Jinping Orders Biggest Military Reorganisation Since 2015
- Education Exam Pressure Does Not Exist; Studying Punctually is Crucial; Says Aditi, the PSEB 2024 Topper
- Automobiles Suzuki Swift Hatchback Scores 4 Star Safety Rating At JNCAP – ADAS, New Engine & More
- Technology Dell Introduces AI-Powered Laptops and Mobile Workstations for Enterprises in India
- Travel Journey From Delhi To Ooty: Top Transport Options And Attractions
'Cool, Fun Factor' Draws Teenagers To E-cigarettes: Study
Far from helping teenagers quit smoking, e-cigarettes may in fact initiate more youth into nicotine use as adolescents find them "cool, fun and something new" to experiment with, suggests new research.
"While e-cigarettes are frequently used as devices for smoking cessation in adults, we found most students in our survey were motivated by the 'cool/fun/something new' features of e-cigarettes," said one of the researchers, Michael Khoury, who conducted the research as a pediatric cardiology resident at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children.
Designed to look like cigarettes, e-cigarettes are battery-powered device that vaporise liquids which often contain nicotine.
Previous studies have found increasing rates of e-cigarette use by adolescents in the US and Canada, and some have found higher rates of e-cigarette use in adolescents exposed to tobacco.
In Canada, e-cigarette use is now more common than cigarette use by teenagers, according to the researchers.
The researchers sought to understand the motivation, frequency and other factors for use of e-cigarettes by teens who were part of a school-based programme that screens for cardiovascular risk factors.
The study involved 2,367 students aged 14-15 years enrolled in grade nine in the Niagara region of Ontario, Canada.
Of the 2,367 teens who responded to at least one question in the smoking section of the survey, nearly 70 per cent had heard about e-cigarettes and over 10 per cent had used e-cigarettes.
The novelty factor of e-cigarettes is the key motivation for their use by adolescents, the study, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), found.
E-cigarette use was more common among male respondents who were already using cigarettes and other tobacco products, and in those whose family or friends smoked, the findings showed.
The researchers found that smoking cessation did not appear to be a driver of e-cigarette use.
"Use of e-cigarettes was (also) associated with lower self-identified health level, greater stress level and a lower estimated household income, which suggests that e-cigarette use may have some key associations that may help to identify adolescents at risk," the authors wrote.
Inputs From IANS
- recipesPhalsa Sharbat Recipe: How To Prepare Phalsa Cooler At Home
- gardeningTop 10 Plants That Can Keep Your House Cool During Summer
- wellnessSpices That Help To Keep Your Body Cool According To Ayurveda
- wellness7 Ways To Cool Your Body In Summer
- alcoholic drinksThe Coolest Drink Ever! Pudina And Masala Chaas
- improvementHere's How You Can Keep Your House Cool This Summer With AC
- nutritionHealth Benefits Of Drinking Buttermilk In Summer
- wellness8 Best Foods To Keep Your Mind Calm
- healthBust Bloating: 5 Exercises Every Teenage Girl Needs For A Happy Tummy
- pregnancy parentingMental Health: Teenage Blues Or Depression? Recognising Depression Symptoms In Teens
- wellnessInternational Day Against Drug Abuse: Effects Of Drug Abuse On Teens, Treatment And Helpline Numbers
- hair careHair Loss In Teenagers: What To Do