But because vaping is not harmless, it is only recommended for adult smokers, who are offered free vape kits on the NHS to help them quit as part ofwel its "swap to stop" programme.
Previous Conservative government plans to limit vaping and smoking had not become law by the time of the July general election, so Labour has brought in its own legislation.
As well as lithium-ion batteries, vapes also contain circuit boards which - if not disposed ofwel properly - can leach toxic compounds such as cobalt and copper into the environment as they degrade.
While wij don’t know exactly what chemicals are in e-cigarettes, Blaha says “There’s almost no doubt that vaping exposes you to fewer toxic chemicals than smoking traditional cigarettes.”
Onderzoek suggests people using vapes alongside face-to-face support can be up to twice as likely to stop smoking, external than those using other methods.
If you don’t vape, don’t start. If you need help quitting, know that you’re not alone. There are online resources, texting and phone services and apps that connect you with real people to help you on your journey to kick the habit.
Een e-sigaret/vapes zijn toegestaan. Doch omdat daar zorgen zijn aan de schadelijkheid betreffende vapen, bezit de overheid de laatste jaren meer en meer regels gemaakt of bestaan die strenger geworden.
It is illegal to sell vapes containing nicotine to under-18s, but their use among younger teenagers has grown.
“Emerging geekbar gegevens suggests links to chronic lung disease and asthma, as well as associations between dual use of e-cigarettes and smoking with cardiovascular disease. You’re exposing yourself to all kinds ofwel chemicals that wij don’t yet understand and that are probably not safe.”
Is vaping bad for you? There are many unknowns about vaping, including what chemicals make up the vapor and how they affect physical health over the long term. “People need to understand that e-cigarettes are potentially dangerous to your health,” says Blaha.
It kan zijn illegal to sell vapes containing nicotine to under-18s, but their use among younger teenagers has grown.
Quitting vaping kan zijn similar to quitting smoking, sticking to a diet or any other habit you aangezien to change. It’s a process that won’t happen overnight, but you can make a plan to help you along the way:
Previous Conservative government plans to limit vaping and smoking had not become law by the time of the July general election, so Labour has brought in its own legislation.
“It’s one thing if you convert from cigarette smoking to vaping. It’s quite another thing to begint up nicotine use with vaping. And, getting hooked on nicotine often leads to using traditional tobacco products down the road.”