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@SimonChapman6 and @AlexWodak were interviewed on #vaping on @abcadelaide this afternoon
Certain misinformation provided during the interview needs to be corrected https://www.abc.net.au/radio/adelaide/programs/afternoons/afternoons/12362404">https://www.abc.net.au/radio/ade...
@SimonChapman6 and @AlexWodak were interviewed on #vaping on @abcadelaide this afternoon
Certain misinformation provided during the interview needs to be corrected https://www.abc.net.au/radio/adelaide/programs/afternoons/afternoons/12362404">https://www.abc.net.au/radio/ade...
2/5
& #39;The 95% safer figure is a factoid based on opinion& #39;
WRONG. This is based on comprehensive reviews by @RCPLondon and @PHE_uk. It is consistent with the substantial reduction in toxins, the reduced biomarkers and improved health in smokers who switch https://www.athra.org.au/blog/2019/12/23/vaping-is-95-safer-than-smoking-fact-or-factoid/">https://www.athra.org.au/blog/2019...
& #39;The 95% safer figure is a factoid based on opinion& #39;
WRONG. This is based on comprehensive reviews by @RCPLondon and @PHE_uk. It is consistent with the substantial reduction in toxins, the reduced biomarkers and improved health in smokers who switch https://www.athra.org.au/blog/2019/12/23/vaping-is-95-safer-than-smoking-fact-or-factoid/">https://www.athra.org.au/blog/2019...
3/5
& #39;Long-term risk. It took 40 years to find out the effects of smoking& #39;
Science has come a long way since then. Smoke contains >7000 chemicals, vapour <300. Chemicals in vapour are mostly <1% concentration in smoke. @RCPLondon says the long-term risk is <5% risk of smoking.
& #39;Long-term risk. It took 40 years to find out the effects of smoking& #39;
Science has come a long way since then. Smoke contains >7000 chemicals, vapour <300. Chemicals in vapour are mostly <1% concentration in smoke. @RCPLondon says the long-term risk is <5% risk of smoking.
4/5
& #39;We are waiting to be sure they are effective& #39;
Not only is vaping the most popular quitting aid it is also the most effective. Vaping is more effective than #NRT and has accelerated the decline in smoking rates in the UK and US https://www.athra.org.au/blog/2020/02/03/study-confirms-vaping-will-save-australian-lives/">https://www.athra.org.au/blog/2020...
& #39;We are waiting to be sure they are effective& #39;
Not only is vaping the most popular quitting aid it is also the most effective. Vaping is more effective than #NRT and has accelerated the decline in smoking rates in the UK and US https://www.athra.org.au/blog/2020/02/03/study-confirms-vaping-will-save-australian-lives/">https://www.athra.org.au/blog/2020...
5/5
& #39;It will be easy to get nicotine under the new regulations& #39;
NO, It will be very difficult. Doctors must
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▪️" title="Schwarzes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Schwarzes kleines Quadrat">engage an import company to import it
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▪️" title="Schwarzes kleines Quadrat" aria-label="Emoji: Schwarzes kleines Quadrat">doctor sells to patient
& #39;It will be easy to get nicotine under the new regulations& #39;
NO, It will be very difficult. Doctors must