# Adolescent e-cigarette use in Tunisia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/adolescent-e-cigarette-use-in-tunisia
> Updated: 2026-08-16T10:30:32.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sfax-medical-study-reveals-337-e-cigarette-use-among-adolescents

### 2026-07-25: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-crackdown-reveals-illegal-disposable-ecigarette-sales-to-minors

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