Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn
A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking
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"The evidence showed 'clear links' with respiratory symptoms, nicotine dependence and subsequent cigarette smoking."
— Prof Will Carroll , Academic
"Vaping is still a relatively new product, and there is much we do not yet know about its long-term impact on children and young people but a clear and concerning picture is emerging."
— Dr Mike McKean , Academic
"The evidence remains clear that vaping is less harmful than smoking but is not risk free."
— Hazel Cheeseman , Executive
"Vapes can play an important role for current smokers looking to quit, but anyone who doesn't smoke, shouldn't vape, and that is especially true for children."
— Andrew McCracken , Activist
Key People
Representative from the charity Asthma + Lung UK.
Vice-president for policy of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Chief executive of the charity Action on Smoking and Health (Ash).
Co-author of the systematic review on vaping and its effects on children.
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