To the Editor:

Vaping is not permitted on our beaches, yet it seems to be happening everywhere, especially among our youth. Unlike traditional cigarettes, which have become passé among middle and high schoolers, vaping is perceived as cool and, mistakenly, free from the health risks associated with smoking. The consequences of this misperception are dire.

According to the CDC, over 2.5 million kids used e-cigarettes in 2022, with 14.1% of high schoolers and 3.3% of middle schoolers falling prey to this…

July 17, 2024