Vaping or smoking found to reduce fitness in young people by 15%
A study published in ERJ Open Research indicates that both vaping and smoking cigarettes significantly reduce physical fitness in young adults. Researchers found that users of these products experience a 15% decrease in exercise capacity and impaired lung function compared to non-users.
Why it matters
This research highlights the long-term health risks of vaping among younger demographics, challenging the perception that it is a safer alternative to traditional smoking.
edited by Sadie Harley , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
The article reports on scientific findings from a peer-reviewed study without political or ideological framing.
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