Cigarettes are making an unexpected comeback among Nova Scotia’s youth, despite decades of health warnings and national smoking rates being at historic lows.
While many young people view cigarettes as a social or aesthetic choice, medical experts stress the dangers are real and addiction sets in quickly.
Dr. Carolyn Baglole warns that “there is no such thing as a safe cigarette.” She also notes that while vaping may feel like the unknown alternative, her research shows it is far from harmless: “Just because we don’t know what it’s doing doesn’t mean you should use something that is knowingly bad for your health.”
Bottom line: whether it’s smoking or vaping, neither is safe, and prevention is still the most powerful tool.
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