ASH UK on six myths about vaping

A peer reviewed evidence brief from ASH (UK) dispels six common myths about vaping. They are:

1. Vaping nicotine is more harmful than smoking tobacco
2. Vaping is more addictive than smoking
3. Disposable vapes deliver as much nicotine as 50 cigarettes
4. Vaping is a proven gateway into smoking
5. Nicotine damages brain development in young people
6. The main reason children vape is because they like the flavours

The summary is:

The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, has put the case very succinctly, “The key points about vaping (e-cigarettes) can be easily summarised. If you smoke, vaping is much safer; if you don’t smoke, don’t vape.” 

So don’t smoke or vape, but if you do smoke, you’re better of switching to vaping.