Wisbech vape shop helps 'thousands' quit smoking amid new research
A Wisbech vape shop reports helping thousands quit smoking as e-cigarette use surpasses smoking rates in new research.Summary
Ecigzoo, a vape shop in Wisbech, has assisted thousands of people in switching from smoking to vaping since opening in 2014. This comes as new research from Action on Smoking and Health indicates that e-cigarette use (5.4 million adults) has overtaken smoking (4.9 million adults) for the first time in the UK. Shop owner Anthony Elpert notes the increased accessibility of vapes, now sold in various retail locations, has contributed to this shift. While acknowledging the rise in youth vaping (one in five 11-17 year olds have tried vapes), Elpert emphasizes vaping as a safer alternative to smoking, a habit he himself quit in 2009. A new Tobacco and Vapes Bill is progressing through Parliament, aiming to prevent future generations from smoking and imposing stricter regulations on vaping products, including flavors, packaging, and sales to minors. Elpert supports regulation to ensure customer safety and responsible disposal of e-cigarettes, highlighting the fire risk associated with improper disposal and the issue of illegal vaping.
(Source：Rayo)
