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What are E-cigarettes and what is vaping?<\/h2>

An e-cigarette is a device that allows you to inhale nicotine in a vapour rather than smoke. E-cigarettes work by heating a liquid that typically contains nicotine and flavourings among other chemicals. Using an E-cigarette is known as vaping.<\/p>\n

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Vaping<\/h4>\n

Research has suggested that vaping use by young people is increasing.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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A recent study by University College London found that\u2026<\/p>\n

in January 2022, 15% of 18-year-old survey respondents in Great Britain vaped. Up from 11% in January 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n

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Vaping and effects on health<\/h4>\n

Young people who vape\u00a0are twice as likely to suffer from a chronic cough than non-users.<\/p>\n

Vaping can reduce the function of the lungs and lower immunity, increasing risk of infection. Lung damage due to vaping is referred to as e-cigarette or vaping associated lung injury (EVALI for short).<\/p>\n

Vaping is also increasingly associated with gum disease.<\/p>\n

The full health consequences\u00a0<\/span>of vaping are not yet known and some cheaply made devices can be dangerous to use.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Vaping and addiction<\/h4><\/div>\n
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Most vapes contain nicotine so you can become addicted to vapes just like people are addicted to cigarettes. Young people are more vulnerable to nicotine dependency than adults.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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