#FreshSqueeze | Matriculants are vaping in order to deal with stress and anxiety

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A preliminary report conducted by the University of Cape Town indicated that more than 25% of matric pupils were vaping due to stress and anxiety. The South African Demographic and Health Survey - found that up to 2.9% of 15- to 19-year-olds vaped in 2016. And reveals it is not just matriculants that are vaping but pupils across all grades.

Complexion and Mpho Mashita looked into this matter with Medical Practitioner, Dr. Mandisa Mulaudzi on the #CapricornBreakfast.
17 Nov 2022 English South Africa Business · Arts

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