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*Our concern is that the responses we have seen to the problem in the US and in other countries may increase the already widespread misunderstanding about the relative safety of nicotine e-cigarettes, deterring smokers from switching and risk driving vapers who have switched back to smoking. There is a real risk therefore that such a reaction will mean people continue to smoke, which will undoubtedly put lives at risk. | *Our concern is that the responses we have seen to the problem in the US and in other countries may increase the already widespread misunderstanding about the relative safety of nicotine e-cigarettes, deterring smokers from switching and risk driving vapers who have switched back to smoking. There is a real risk therefore that such a reaction will mean people continue to smoke, which will undoubtedly put lives at risk. | ||
**Citation: Newton, J. (2019, October 29). Vaping and lung disease in the US: PHE’s advice. UK Health Security Agency. Retrieved June 6, 2026. | **Citation: Newton, J. (2019, October 29). Vaping and lung disease in the US: PHE’s advice. UK Health Security Agency. Retrieved June 6, 2026. | ||
==Expert Testimony== | ==Expert Testimony== | ||