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Primary School Kids Becoming Addicted to Vaping, Data Shows

Temporary suspensions for vaping or smoking at school increased by 19 percent.
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Boxes of "puffs" disposable electronic cigarettes displayed on table at La Vapotitheque store in Bethune, northern France, on May 25, 2022. Denis CharleT/AFP via Getty Images
Rex Widerstrom
By Rex Widerstrom
1/16/2024Updated: 1/16/2024
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More primary than secondary school students are being caught vaping or smoking at schools in New Zealand, Ministry of Education data has revealed.

Last year, more children in years 1 to 8—primary school aged—were stood down (temporarily suspended) for those acts than those in years 9 to 13—secondary school aged. This was true in six of the ministry’s 10 regions.

Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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