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Above The Noise
Why Is Vaping So Popular?
Season 2
Episode 13
Smoking may be at near-record lows, but vaping remains popular. Among high school seniors, nearly than 1 in 3 admitted to using some type of vaping product. Why is vaping popular, and is it a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes?
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