Teens who vape more likely to have shown Covid-19 symptoms
The study cannot prove that vaping causes Covid-19, but researchers say vaping involves repeated touching of hands to the mouth and face, which is associated with the spread of Covid-19
12 August 2020 - 16:40
Bengaluru — Vaping may be associated with a five to seven times increased risk of Covid-19 among US teenagers and young adults, a study published on Tuesday suggests.
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine analysed nationally representative survey data collected in May from 4,351 participants aged 13—24 years. The findings were published in the Journal of Adolescent Health...
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