Experts talk increase in vaping among youth

Vaping has added risks during a pandemic, experts said.

Climbed 80 percent in just two years.

That's the disturbing new statistic from the oregon health authority.

Now a group of doctors... lawmakers..

And other experts are calling for tough new changes.

The group... which was put together by governor brown eight months ago... released its recommendations.

Top of the list?

Ban all flavored vaping products.

Another suggestion is to raise prices.

"currently ecigarettes and other vaping products are not taxed in oregon.

And one of the statistics that was cited by the committe is that for every 10 percent increase in price you can see a 20 percent decrease in use among youth."

Black says vaping at any time is a bad idea... but it's especially true during the pandemic when lung function is more important than