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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Anna Bawden Social affairs correspondent

‘No need to rush’: How to give up vaping

Two young women vaping outdoors, both blowing large clouds of vapour in front of them. There are trees out of focus in the background, blocking the glare of the sun
Single-use e-cigarettes are popular with young people but the long-term health impact of vaping is unknown. Photograph: licsiren/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Although vaping is established as a way to stop smoking, there are potential health risks. According to the NHS, e-cigarettes are substantially less harmful than traditional cigarettes but are not risk-free and their long-term health impact is unknown.

“The healthiest option is not to smoke or vape. If you do not smoke, do not start vaping,” the NHS website says.

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