Hacker News Reader

From what I understand zoomers are more concerned about their health, at least more than previous generations. That's one of the good things that came out of "influencers": sport, nutrition, no smoking, &c.

https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/email/genz/2024/01...

View on HN

Not smoking is a millennial thing. So expect smoking to come back as the children of millennials rebel against their parents.

I think increase in vaping might be more likely. Smoking controls start to be big in many countries. And there is lot less for vaping. So it has lot less sacrifices for similar effect.

That, and alcohol is just so expensive.

Well, the subject of the thread being "alcohol-free booze", I don't think that's a reason. Around these parts, these kinds of drinks are quite expensive, comparable to the higher-end alcoholic equivalents.

Reply on news.ycombinator.com