Exclusive | Gen Z fueling tobacco sales as wild claims cigarettes are 'healthier' than vaping go viral: ‘plant-based alternative’
New York Post
Gen Z smokers are switching from vaping to cigarettes, falsely claiming they are healthier, a trend experts warn is dangerous.Summary
A growing number of Gen Z individuals are switching from vaping to traditional cigarettes, with some falsely claiming that cigarettes are a “plant-based alternative” that is healthier than vaping. They cite benefits such as improved breathing, clearer skin, and increased social interaction. This trend has contributed to tobacco stocks reaching five-year highs. However, medical experts strongly refute these claims, emphasizing that while vaping is not harmless, cigarette smoking introduces a much greater burden of toxic chemicals due to combustion, tar, and carbon monoxide, and does not reduce health risks. The shift is seen as an illusion of control rather than a healthier choice.
(Source：New York Post)
