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The increase in e-cigarette use by kids and young people in recent years is a serious public health threat

E-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury in the pediatric population: imaging features at presentation and short-term follow-up

In July 2024 the excise tax on heated tobacco products was reduced by 50%, in a move designed to encourage smokers to switch and quit

Alternatives for Beginners For those starting their vaping journey, here are lower nicotine alternatives that are better suited for first-time users: Geek Bar Lite Offers 2% (20mg/mL) nicotine strength and about 400 puffs

So far, two randomized studies (here and here) have looked into the question of quitting and both found that e-cigarettes may indeed help smokers quit

However, this does not automatically mean that smokers consume more nicotine overall