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1)How Could We Have Known: Prohibiting E-cigarettes Leads to Smuggling and Smoking
When governments continue to present bans as the solution to all manner of social issues.
https://cei.org/blog/how-could-we-have-known-prohibiting-e-cigarettes-leads-smuggling-and-smoking
2)Study: Vaping Looks Like a Gateway Out of—Not Into—Smoking
In 2020, more than half (58 percent) of UK adult vapers are ex-smokers—a proportion that’s been trending upwards since 2014.
https://filtermag.org/vaping-gateway-out-of-smoking/
3)Canadian Vaping Association: COPD smokers may benefit from switching to vaping
A recent study, “COPD smokers who switched to e-cigarettes: health outcomes at 5-year follow up,” has found that smokers with COPD who switched to vaping ameliorate some harm associated with smoking and benefits persist long term.https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/10/20/2111291/0/en/Canadian-Vaping-Association-COPD-smokers-may-benefit-from-switching-to-vaping.html
4)UK Study: TPD Regulation Pushes UK Vapers to The Black Market
In line with data from across the globe, a study by researchers from the University of East Anglia has found that recent EU e-cigarette restrictions have pushed many vapers to the black market.
https://www.vapingpost.com/2020/10/19/uk-study-tpd-regulation-pushes-uk-vapers-to-the-black-market/
5)City leaders want to impose a 30% tax on the distribution of E-cigarettes
Baltimore City leaders want to impose a 30% tax on the distribution of electronic smoking devices.
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/city-leaders-want-to-impose-a-30-tax-on-the-distribution-of-e-cigarettes