Researchers at West Virginia University found that young people who use caffeine are more likely to smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco than those who do not use caffeine.
Many teens regularly consume caffeinated foods, such as coffee, tea, soda, and energy drinks.
The researchers looked at whether there was a link between early caffeine intake and later nicotine intake.
The team analyzed data on more than 1,000 students from 20 schools. They included information on the amount of caffeine consumed and the frequency of cigarette smoking.
Data was collected during autumn 2020 and spring 2021, and a follow-up survey was conducted in April-May 2021.
The results showed that with a one-point increase in caffeine consumption, the likelihood of starting nicotine use after six months increased by 13-15%.azeta.ru .
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