Nature, Published online: 28 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02962-yUse of e-cigarettes makes it more likely that young people will experience mental-health disorders and take up smoking. Governments must act.
Electronic cigarettes, puffs, and heated tobacco products are said to cause permanent lung damage and increase the risk of addiction in young people. The need for awareness among families and education among young people regarding flavored and colored products is emphasized.