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Nicotine levels are rising among teens who vape, new study warns

Nicotine levels are rising among teens who vape, new study warns
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A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry reveals that vaping devices are exposing teenagers to dangerously high levels of addictive nicotine. Researchers found that average urine levels of cotinine, a key nicotine metabolite, nearly tripled among teens in late 2024. This alarming trend indicates that e-cigarettes deliver increasingly potent nicotine doses, raising concerns about teen addiction and long-term health effects. The findings underscore the urgent need for enhanced regulation and public awareness about the true risks of vaping among youth.

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