Primary School Kids Becoming Addicted to Vaping, Data Shows
Temporary suspensions for vaping or smoking at school increased by 19 percent.
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
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.
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Primary School Kids Becoming Addicted to Vaping, Data Shows
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.