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UK Investing £62 Million to Study Long-Term Health Impacts of Vaping on Children

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The UK government has announced a comprehensive, £62 million study to investigate the long-term health effects of vaping on children and adolescents. The decade-long research project will track 100,000 individuals aged 8-18, collecting data on their behavior, biology, and health records.

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Study Finds No Clear Link Between Youth Vaping and Smoking

Study Challenges “Gateway” Theory, Highlights Need for Further Research

A large-scale review of 123 studies, encompassing data from approximately 4 million participants under the age of 29 in the U.S., Canada, and Western Europe, has found no conclusive evidence that vaping leads to cigarette smoking among youth. The findings, published in the journal Addiction, challenge the widely debated “gateway” theory and underscore the need for further research to establish any causal links between e-cigarette use and smoking initiation.

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Study Finds Less Restrictive Vaping Laws Linked to Faster Decline in Smoking Rates

A University of Queensland study reveals smoking rates declined twice as fast in New Zealand compared to Australia, crediting less restrictive vaping policies. Between 2016-2023, New Zealand’s adult daily smoking rates fell by 10% annually, while Australia saw only a 5% annual drop. Researchers attribute this gap to differing approaches to vaping access.

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9 Out of 10 Smokers Quit or Reduce Smoking Through Vaping in Spain

A recent study conducted by the Union of Promoters and Entrepreneurs of Vaping (UPEV) and Sigma Dos reveals that vaping has helped 90% of users either quit traditional tobacco or significantly reduce their consumption. The report, titled ‘Habit and Use of Electronic Cigarettes,’ surveyed vapers across four Spanish cities—Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. It also found that 70% of ex-smokers who vape report improved health and feel motivated to quit nicotine entirely.

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CoEHAR Catania Study Confirms E-Cigarettes’ Effectiveness for Smoking Cessation

A recent review conducted by the In Silico research team, a project led by the Center of Excellence for the Acceleration of Harm Reduction (CoEHAR) at the University of Catania, has found that e-cigarettes are more effective compared to other treatments used for smoking cessation.

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