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Summary: WHO report: Number of e-cigarette users worldwide estimated to top 100 mil. NHK

1. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that over 100 million people worldwide are using e-cigarettes.
2. E-cigarette use is most prevalent in high-income countries, and at least 14.7 million adolescents between the ages of 13 and 15 are estimated to be e-cigarette users. This number is likely higher.
3. The WHO has expressed concern about the tobacco industry targeting young people with new nicotine products like e-cigarettes, stating that both traditional tobacco products and e-cigarettes are harmful to human health.
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World Health Organization reports over 100 million global e-cigarette users, with high prevalence in high-income nations. Estimated 14.7 million adolescents aged 13-15 use e-cigarettes, likely an underestimate. WHO expresses concern about tobacco industry targeting youth with new nicotine products
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ID: d0ae0dfb-4344-4538-9be4-7b8579647f23

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251007_13/#summary

Date: Oct. 7, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-07

Created: 2025/10/08 00:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 01:00

Last Read: 2025/10/08 07:59