If action is not taken now, the younger generation could be hooked on more than just nicotine, says Yvette van der Eijk of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. SINGAPORE: A decade ago, as vaping surged in popularity , parents watched with growing alarm. Sleek, discreet devices - many designed to resemble common school items such as pens and flash drives - lured young users with flavours such as “cotton candy” and “gummy bear”, making vaping both accessible and appealing. Today, parents