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Vapes have been around since 2003 and available in the uk since 2005. According to the NHS there is insufficient evidence to draw conclusions around the long term impact of vaping. They concede that if vaping does have a long term impact, it will be substantially less than smoking, and they see no long term impacts in the available evidence, assuming you don't have chest or breathing conditions.Let’s see if they say the same in 5-10 years, I reckon they probably wouldn’t.
Though using excessive is not a fair comparison, I expect a social drinker will have far less health issues than a regular Vapor long term.
It isn't just that there is insufficient evidence of long term harm. There is no evidence of long term harm. In fact, we do know that stopping smoking and switching to vaping halts the onset of COPD. It doesn't reverse it, but then ceasing altogether doesn't reverse it either.
There is no evidence that second hand vapour is harmful, but advise not to do it around children.
Ignoring the proliferation of disposable vapes aimed at children, vaping, as aknowledged by NICE and the NHS, is a huge step forward from the perspective of public health.
Also carbon monoxide tests performed on folks who vape show the same levels as a non-smoker. Carbon monoxide is the most dangerous chemical produced from conventional cigarettes, e-cigrarettes don't produce carbon monoxide.
So it is very unlikely that an A&E doctor in 5 or 10 years time will change their opinion on alcohol v e-cigarettes.
I understand that lots don't like it, and thats fine. For smokers who find it very difficult to quit, it is an absoloute gift and denying them a much safer option is ridiculous because some don't like the smell.