Telegraph: As their popularity continues to grow, how much damage are they doing?
PremiumEmily CraigNZ Herald·11 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM7 mins to readThe number of adult vapers in Britain rose from 2.3 million in 2015 to 5.4 million by 2025. Photo / 123rfE-cigarettes have been sold as the safer alternative to tobacco, but as their popularity continues to grow, how much damage are they doing?Originally an uncool tool to help people quit cigarettes, the introduction of cheap, brightly coloured, sweet-flavoured e-cigarettes has seen vaping soar in popularity.
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