When e-cigarettes hit the U.S. market in 2007, they were promoted as a safer, healthier alternative to traditional, combustible cigarettes. The unintended consequence of vaping devices and e-cigarettes, however, is a new generation of vapers—teenagers—becoming addicted to nicotine. "In just o...
As more of us take up vaping and concerns rise about the long-term effects, we now have enough data to get a grip on the health impact – and how it compares to smoking
The rise of vaping could be part of the reason for that. Current smokers are most likely to have tried vaping at some point, and ex-smokers are most likely to be daily vapers. Last year the WHObranded e-cigarettes as "harmful"and warned that their use should be better regul...
Unfortunately, our survey research also shows vaping is common among teenagers. But it also tell us young people understand it is unsafe and unhealthy. This suggests there are genuine opportunities for schools—and parents—to intervene and help young people avoid the serious harms associated with v...
A new generation becoming addicted solely through the use of e-cigarettes and vaping, will give rise to various psychological challenges