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Young people's use of disposable vapes: A qualitative study.

Caitlin Jade NotleyAnna VarleyIan PopeLynne DawkinsEmma Ward
Published in: Addiction (Abingdon, England) (2024)
Disposable vapes appear to be attractive and accessible to young people in the United Kingdom. Vaping is normalized in this population, despite being seen as potentially damaging to health, and vaping and smoking are engaged in interchangeably. Underage sales of vapes are reportedly widespread. Strict regulation, such as banning products or increasing prices, may prompt UK youth to switch from vaping to smoking.
Keyphrases
  • smoking cessation
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • cross sectional
  • young adults
  • risk assessment
  • health promotion
  • climate change
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