Research that implies vaping is a gateway to teenagers smoking is questioned by experts
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Research that appeared in Tobacco Control this week, looked at teenagers who smoked cigarettes and concluded that if they also vaped they would be more likely to go on to smoke. In reaching a conclusion, the research looked at two different schools of thought: firstly the ‘diversion’ hypothesis that sees vaping use reducing the frequency of later cigarette use; and secondly ‘catalyst’ hypothesis, that predicts vaping use leads to smoking. It also cites research done in France that concludes the former theory – that vaping use reduces the frequency of cigarette smoking for teenagers.
I should stress at this point that, while the incidence of teenage use of vapes is relatively low, it is unacceptable for children to have access to vape products and the UKVIA has been campaigning for many years to strengthen the way retailers are policed in selling to teenagers. Progress is being made but it is our belief that more can be done. What is also critical is that we ensure parents and school...
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