Can vaping lead to smoking cigarettes?

Teenage vaping may be a stepping stone to smoking, but awareness, education, and support can guard against this potential transition.

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Understanding the Link Between Vaping and Smoking Vaping has dramatically risen in popularity among teenagers around the globe, especially in the UK. Vapes, also known as e-cigarettes, are devices that produce an aerosol by heating a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavourings, and other chemicals. They have been marketed as a safer alternative to traditional smoking and as a viable method for quitting smoking. However, a critical concern that arises with the increasing use of e-cigarettes by young people is whether it acts as a gateway to smoking conventional cigarettes. The Growing Trend of Vaping Among Teens Recent statistics indicate...
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