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A public health emergency among young people.

Bush, Andy; Bhatt, Jayesh M; Connett, Gary J; Doull, Iolo; Gilchrist, Francis J; Grigg, Jonathan; Langton Hewer, Simon C; Legg, Julian; Lenney, Warren; Sinha, Ian P

Authors

Andy Bush

Jayesh M Bhatt

Gary J Connett

Iolo Doull

Jonathan Grigg

Simon C Langton Hewer

Julian Legg

Warren Lenney

Ian P Sinha



Abstract

While some countries have banned the use of e-cigarettes or vaping products altogether (eg, India), and others have strongly advised against their use (eg, Australia), in the UK, Public Health England (PHE) appears to be a lone voice in stating that vaping is 95% safer than smoking tobacco. Here we consider whether vaping can be considered safe; whether vaping is a means of smoking cessation or at least harm reduction; and the correct response to the spiralling epidemic of vaping in young people (<18 years).

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Dec 9, 2019
Publication Date Dec 13, 2019
Journal Lancet Respiratory Medicine
Print ISSN 2213-2600
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 8
Issue 3
Pages 231-233
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600%2819%2930468-0
Keywords public health emergency, vaping, young people.
Publisher URL https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(19)30468-0/fulltext