TikTok videos are feeding an 'illicit subculture' with risks of cancer and dementia, warns doc
New York Post
TikTok videos are normalizing illegal vaping among teens, creating an illicit subculture with cancer and dementia risks, according to a new study.Summary
Despite documented health dangers, TikTok videos are normalizing illegal vaping among young people, creating an 'illicit subculture' where users exchange tips to bypass age restrictions. Researchers from the University of East Anglia found that humorous content and hashtags like #noIDvape portray e-cigarettes as normal and harmless. This trend is concerning because vaping exposes users to toxic metals, damages artery walls, and alters genes associated with cancer and heart disease. Experts warn that accurate health advice struggles to compete with this engaging, glamorized content, suggesting that legislation alone is insufficient to protect young audiences from these risks.
(Source：New York Post)
