As Covid-19 cases continue to increase, more and more young people are being diagnosed globally.
A recent study, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, revealed that young people and adolescents who vape and smoke are seven times more likely to develop coronavirus.
Young people who only vape are five times more likely to be diagnosed with Covid-19.
The study aims to assess whether the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among adolescents is related to Covid-19.
The online survey method was conducted in the United States, the country with the most Covid-19 cases in the world.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that young people aged 15 to 24 are leading an increase in new Covid-19 cases worldwide.
Young people are also at a higher risk of passing on the virus, which is quite disturbing when you think about it.
Vaping and smoking are always unhealthy and can cause many respiratory and lung ailments.
Back in February, there were also reports by medical experts showing that smokers have a higher risk of developing Covid-19.
Although the research doesn’t reveal a definite reason for how vaping might improve young people getting sick.
That may be because of the way vaping affects the lungs as well as the immune system, according to The Verge.
Vapers or smokers can also be exposed to Covid-19 for other reasons, such as sharing their vaping devices.
Vaping and smoking have always been known for their bad effects on our bodies, the environment, and those around us.
So maybe it is time to reconsider your actions, especially since we are in the midst of a pandemic.
