Just One Hour On Social Media Doubles Risk Of Smoking, Vaping Among Youth: Study

One reason for increased risk of smoking among social media users is due to increased exposure to advertisements and promotions of such products. (Credit: Image by Freepik)

The time spent on social media influences young adults to foster the habits of smoking and vaping, a study has revealed.

While spending as little as one hour on social media could double the risk of smoking and vaping, those likely to be glued to social media with more than seven hours of daily use could face triple the risk, according to the findings of the study published in the BMJ journal Thorax.