Research links vaping to rise in smoking rates

Update: 2025-11-04

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New research shows vaping is the likely reason for increasing smoking rates in Maori and Pacifica teens despite claims e-cigarettes help people quit. Otago University Associate professor Andrew Waa spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Research links vaping to rise in smoking rates

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Research links vaping to rise in smoking rates

Research links vaping to rise in smoking rates