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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Paul Cargill

Yousaf urged to legislate to tackle ‘vaping epidemic’ among young people

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Leading children’s doctors have asked the First Minister to take urgent action to stop what they consider is fast becoming a “vaping epidemic” among young people in Scotland.

In an open letter to Humza Yousaf, respiratory paediatricians Dr Kenneth Macleod, Professor Steve Turner, Dr Ross Langley and Dr Jonathan Coutts highlighted their alarm at the widespread visibility and promotion of e-cigarettes.

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