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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

Vaping ‘substantially less harmful than smoking’, study suggests

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Using a vape instead of smoking cigarettes leads to a “substantial reduction in exposure” to toxic substances that have been linked to smoking-related diseases, a new study has found.

Researchers carried out the most comprehensive review of the risks of vaping to date and recommended that the UK government prioritise helping people switch from smoking to vaping.

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