Girls Smoke and Vape More Than Boys: New Study Reveals Trend in England

A new study by the World Health Organization has shed light on underage drinking habits in England, revealing that girls in the UK drink, smoke and vape more than boys. According to the research, two-fifths of girls in England and Scotland have vaped by the age of 15, a rate higher than in many other developed nations.

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