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Adolescent e-cigarette use in Tunisia

Overview

A medical study conducted in Sfax, Tunisia, found that 33.7% of surveyed adolescents use e-cigarettes. The research, involving 980 participants with an average age of 15, indicated that the average age for first-time use is 14.

Findings showed that 63.6% of users reside in rural areas and 43.3% come from low socio-economic backgrounds. While curiosity was the primary motivation for 77.9% of respondents, 22.1% cited social issues. Researchers noted that consumption is more prevalent among males and in urban areas, and highlighted a potential link between vaping and academic failure. Medical professionals are calling for urgent preventive strategies in schools and increased family involvement.

Entities

France · Snapchat · Faculty of Medicine of Sfax · Habib Bourguiba University Hospital · Hédi Chaker University Hospital

Timeline

  1. 26 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Sfax medical study reveals 33.7% e-cigarette use among adolescents

    A medical study in Sfax, Tunisia, shows that 33.7% of adolescents use e-cigarettes, with the average age of first use being 14 years old.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    France crackdown reveals illegal disposable e‑cigarette sales to minors

    France’s investigation shows disposable e‑cigarettes being sold to minors via Snapchat and some tobacco shops, despite a 2025 ban.

Sources

1001infos.net · babnet.net