E-cig ads could make smoking seem cool to teens, study finds

NCT ID NCT03786042

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study looked at how e-cigarette advertising affects teenagers' thoughts about smoking. Researchers showed ads to 139 teens and measured their reactions using eye-tracking and timed tests. The goal was to see if these ads make smoking seem more positive or socially acceptable, which could lead to more teens starting to smoke.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dartmouth-Hithchock Medical Center

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States

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