Germany: Vaping becoming more popular among young people
Key takeaways
- A recent study shows that e-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among young people in Germany, with even elementary school kids picking up vapes.
- https://p.dw.com/p/5EVj AVaping is trendy among young people, often as an alternative to cigarettes Image: Depositphotos/IMAGOAdvertisement At least Antonia S.* has no desire to smoke cigarettes anymore.
- But on the other hand, I think I'm much more dependent on vaping than I was on smoking.
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A recent study shows that e-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among young people in Germany, with even elementary school kids picking up vapes. Health experts are alarmed.
https://p.dw.com/p/5EVj AVaping is trendy among young people, often as an alternative to cigarettes Image: Depositphotos/IMAGOAdvertisement At least Antonia S.* has no desire to smoke cigarettes anymore. She started smoking at 18, and six years later switched to vaping. Watermelon flavor is her favorite, and a ten-milliliter bottle of e-liquid, the equivalent to about 60 e-cigarettes, lasts her a week.
"I've tried to quit smoking time and time again. It never worked until I tried vaping. I do feel that it's made me healthier. But on the other hand, I think I'm much more dependent on vaping than I was on smoking. Everyone I know says they vape much more than they would smoke," the 30-year-old told DW.