Majority of UK smokers wrongly believe vaping is as harmful as cigarettes, experts find | TheBriefWire
Majority of UK smokers wrongly believe vaping is as harmful as cigarettes, experts find
Published 5 July 2026 ยท europe
Analysis shows public understanding about vaping, which is far less harmful than smoking, has plummeted in past decade More than half of adult smokers in
Analysis shows public understanding about vaping, which is far less harmful than smoking, has plummeted in past decade More than half of adult smokers in the UK wrongly believe that vaping is as harmful or more harmful than cigarettes, making them less likely to switch to vapes and quit the deadly habit, research has found. Evidence from scientific studies shows that, while vaping is not risk-free, it is far less harmful than smoking tobacco, which produces thousands of chemicals, including toxic metals, poisonous gases and substances that cause cancer. Continue reading...
Published: July 5, 2026 โข 5:30 PM IST ยท Updated: July 5, 2026 โข 6:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Analysis shows public understanding about vaping, which is far less harmful than smoking, has plummeted in past decade More than half of adult smokers in the UK wrongly believe that vaping is as harmful or more harmful than cigarettes, making them less likely to switch to vapes and quit the deadly habit, research has found.
Evidence from scientific studies shows that, while vaping is not risk-free, it is far less harmful than smoking tobacco, which produces thousands of chemicals, including toxic metals, poisonous gases and substances that cause cancer.