International Australia’s new vape ban

Anabel Costa-Ferreira, Editor-In-Chief, gives her

AS the popularity of vaping appears to increase, so does the knowledge surrounding its dangers and potential long-term health implications. Following announcements made on 1st May, imminent plans seek to “restrict all products used for vaping including devices, eliquids, and pods” with the exception of prescription products. While smoking cigarettes remains more harmful than vapes, the youthful association of vaping has instilled concern among ministers who fear under-18s are given troublingly easy access to vapes.

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