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Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn

Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn

A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking

August 20, 2026 at 12:35 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"The evidence showed 'clear links' with respiratory symptoms, nicotine dependence and subsequent cigarette smoking."

— Prof Will Carroll , Academic

"Vaping is still a relatively new product, and there is much we do not yet know about its long-term impact on children and young people but a clear and concerning picture is emerging."

— Dr Mike McKean , Academic

"The evidence remains clear that vaping is less harmful than smoking but is not risk free."

— Hazel Cheeseman , Executive

"Vapes can play an important role for current smokers looking to quit, but anyone who doesn't smoke, shouldn't vape, and that is especially true for children."

— Andrew McCracken , Activist

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Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn
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A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking

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