Despite intensified enforcement and public awareness campaigns, the number of individuals fined for vaping in 2024 nearly doubled compared to the previous year, with a significant portion of these violations occurring among students. This alarming trend highlights the pervasive influence of social media, where vaping is often glamourized as trendy and harmless by influencers and Big Vape campaigns.
What impact does the normalisation of vaping on social media have on future generations, and what steps can be taken to mitigate these effects?
Hear from Asst Prof Yvette Van Der Ejik as she delves into how social media promotes vaping, making it appealing to youth despite its legal status and known health risks in Singapore.