By expanding our lens to view nicotine's broader impact on mental health, we're reminded of its far-reaching implications
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There is new data on e-cigarettes, from both the Opinions and Lifestyle survey and the Health Survey for England, which shows that the overwhelming majority of ecig users are current or ex-smokers rather than never-smokers suggesting that (as yet) there is no evidence of e-cigarettes being a gateway for those who dont smoke, to start
Unfortunately, fewer legal sales dont necessarily translate to less consumption
But when we look at all the data and ignore overheated news stories, a consistent picture begins to emerge: e-cigs are probably far safer than tobacco and represent a significant step forward for public health
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