e-cigarettes, sparking global health alarm:
WHO warns 15 million teens aged 13–15 vape worldwide, with youth 9x more likely than adults to use e-cigarettes, sparking global health alarm.The report reveals that teenagers are up to nine times more likely than adults to vape—a ratio that has alarmed public health experts and policymakers alike.This is the WHO’s first comprehensive global estimate on e-cigarette usage. According to the report, there are now over 100 million vape users worldwide, including 86 million adults.The data shows that most adult vapers live in high-income countries, where regulations are more developed but industry marketing remains aggressive.