BANGKOK (NNT) – A survey has found that around 9.1% of young people in Thailand use e-cigarettes, raising serious health concerns from public health officials.

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The nationwide survey, conducted by the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), gathered responses from 61,688 individuals between April 25 and June 6, 2023. The survey results indicated that 14.6% of young people in Bangkok reported using vapes, marking the highest rate among the 13 areas studied.

The survey identified two areas where the rate of e-cigarette use stood at 13.6%, ranking them second on the list. These areas were AH No.3, comprising Chai Nat, Kamphaeng Phet, Nakhon Sawan, Pichit, and Uthai Thani provinces, and AH No.9, which includes Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, and Surin.

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Reporter: Krajangwit Johjit,
Rewriter: Tarin Angskul
National News Bureau of Thailand