Schools are going to extreme measures to stop kids from vaping.
Schools in South Africa are bringing in sniffer dogs and respiratory health experts to crack down on the use of vapes among teenagers as the government moves to bring the largely unregulated industry to heel., several private and former model-C schools in the country are going to somewhat extreme lengths to bring vaping under control.
The paper said that the harsh crackdown comes in light of recent studies and surveys conducted in South Africa which show that vapes are being used widely by children in schools who are forming addictive patterns. Furthermore, almost 30% of respondents reported using their vaping device within an hour of waking, and almost a quarter cannot go through a school day without vaping.
Vaping involves inhaling from a device that vaporizes liquid solutions that may contain nicotine and other substances. According to the UK’s NHS, health experts generally agree thatMedical guidelines are that vaping is not recommended for non-smokers and young people as it can carry risks for healthy lungs. However, for smokers, it can be beneficial in helping them quit smoking.
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