Vaping Has ‘Similar Effects’ of Reduced Fitness Levels as Smoking Among Young People, New Study Finds
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A UK study finds vaping and smoking similarly reduce fitness and increase breathlessness in 18‑30‑year‑olds.Summary
The study, led by Manchester Metropolitan University and published in ERJ Open Research, examined 75 healthy 18‑30‑year‑olds divided into three groups: never smokers/vapers, smokers only, and vapers only. Both vaping and smoking groups showed about a 15 % drop in maximal oxygen uptake and exercise capacity, along with increased breathlessness and leg fatigue, compared to the non‑user group. Ultrasound and blood tests revealed similar vascular inflammation and reduced lung efficiency in both groups. These findings underscore early health risks of vaping, support the UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, and call for stricter regulation of e‑cigarettes among young adults.
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