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Why do LGBTQ+ youth vape more than their peers? Stigma, bullying, rejection are major factors

Summary by outragemag.com
John, a 16-year-old high school student who identifies as transgender, comes home after an unfortunately common experience—ridicule from his classmates. In his bedroom, John reaches for his vape to alleviate stress. John is one of the estimated 1.63 million middle and high school students in the US who currently use e-cigarettes, commonly known as vapes. Youth who identify as sexual and gender minorities (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, que…
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outragemag.com broke the news on Friday, May 22, 2026.
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