Mental function problems were significantly higher among these groups than their non-vaping and non-smoking peers. Adolescence is a critical period for brain development, especially for higher-order mental function such as attention, learning and memory. Both were asked similar questions about smoking and vaping habits as well as issues with memory, attention and mental function. An association between vaping and mental function was clearly identified - although which comes first is less obvious. Last year a study found vaping damages the heart, lungs and blood vessels - including those that supply the brain.

Source: Daily Mail December 29, 2020 15:21 UTC