GENEVA: Girls in the UK are more likely to smoke and vape than boys, a new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed.
In one of the largest studies of its kind, WHO examined data from 280,000 children aged 11, 13 and 15 from 44 countries. In the study, these children were asked about their smoking, vaping and alcohol use.
The study found that girls in the UK are more likely to smoke, drink and vape than boys, and that vaping has replaced smoking as the most dangerous activity among children.
The study also found that 40 per cent of girls in England and Scotland had used vape by the age of 15, numerically higher than in other developed countries such as France, Austria, Germany, Albania, Spain, Canada and Norway. More than countries.
The study also found that vaping was more common among younger children in the UK than in other countries, with higher rates among girls.
WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr. Hans Cleoge, said that the use of harmful substances in children is a serious threat to public health.
