Concern vaping study will drive people back to cigarettes
A new study linking vaping to cancer risks raises concerns it may discourage smokers from switching to a less harmful alternative.Summary
A recent Australian review suggests vaping, like smoking, could cause lung and oral cancer, prompting calls for stricter regulations. However, Ben Youdan, director of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), argues the study doesn't quantify risk levels and could deter smokers from using vapes to quit. He emphasizes vaping is “much, much less harmful than smoking” and an effective cessation tool. Concerns exist that alarmist reporting on vaping risks may reverse progress in reducing smoking rates, particularly among Māori and Pasifika communities, despite evidence showing vaping hasn’t led to increased youth smoking in New Zealand. While acknowledging vaping isn’t risk-free, ASH believes the benefits of switching from smoking outweigh the potential harms of vaping.
(Source：Rnz Co Nz)
