| Category | Key Facts & Figures |
|---|---|
| Report Release | WHO landmark report released in October 2025 on global teen vaping. |
| Teen Vaping Epidemic | 15 million adolescents (13-15 years) use e-cigarettes globally. |
| Teen vs. Adult Usage | Teens are 9x more likely to vape than adults. |
| Global Vapers | 100+ million vapers worldwide (86 million adults, mostly in high-income nations). |
| Tobacco Use Decline | Global tobacco users fell from 1.38 billion (2000) to 1.2 billion (2024). |
| Industry Shift | Tobacco companies pivoting to e-cigarettes (ENDS) to target youth. |
| Health Risks | Nicotine harms adolescent brain development, affecting cognition and emotional regulation. |
| Regulatory Gaps | Many countries lack strict laws on sales, flavors, and marketing to minors. |
| WHO Recommendations | Age restrictions, flavor bans, taxation, public awareness campaigns. |
| Regional Trends | Europe leads in tobacco prevalence; teen vaping high in urban, high-income areas. |
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