Young non-smokers in NZ are taking up vaping more than ever before. Here are 5 reasons why
- Written by: Lindsay Robertson, Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago
Getty ImagesThe number of young New Zealanders aged 15 to 17 who vape every day has tripled in two years, from 2% in 2018-19 to 6% in 2020-21, according to the most recent New Zealand Health Survey. For young adults, aged 18 to 24, daily vaping increased from 5% to 15%.
Another national survey focused on Year 10 school students shows these...
