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Is There a Link Between Vaping and Eating Disorders in the Young?

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Does nicotine cause eating disorders?

College students who vape appear to be at higher risk of having an eating disorder, a new study suggests.

“The study’s findings are especially relevant as we have seen a surge in referrals for eating disorders and substance use disorders during the pandemic,” study author Dr. Jason Nagata says. He is an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco.

According to the researchers, an analysis of data from more than 51,000 U.S. college students found that those diagnosed with an eating disorder over their lifetime (such as anorexia or bulimia) were more likely to use electronic cigarettes. However, the study could not prove a cause-and-effect relationship.

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Study author Kyle Ganson, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, says it’s concerning to see more vaping among people with symptoms of eating disorders, because the two together can lead to other health complications, including those of the heart and lungs, as well as neurological problems.

Nicotine could be the common link between an eating disorder and vaping, according to Gaston.

“Nicotine vaping may be used by individuals to support eating disorder behaviors and goals, such as suppressing appetite and catalyzing weight loss,” Ganson shares in a University of Toronto news release. But he warns that “nicotine vaping can lead to dependence and future polysubstance use.”

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