Swapping cigarettes for vapes does not put users ‘at risk of serious harm’ – is the surprising conclusion of a major review into e-cigarette safety.
Experts behind the report promoted the use of the devices as a stop-smoking treatment, saying doctors should be ‘reassured’ of their safety.
The review also found that e-cigarettes are at least two thirds more effective at stopping people smoking than nicotine gum and patches.
The advice comes a week after the publication of a stark review that linked vaping to a host of health conditions in young people, including respiratory problems including wheezing and coughing, depression and panic
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