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New findings: Banning flavours in e-cigarettes led to more cigarette smoking among young people

A new study shows that restrictions on flavoured e-cigarettes could lead to increased use of traditional cigarettes among young adults. "We need to think about the consequences of tobacco and nicotine policies." the researchers write.

Illustrates young person with e-cigarette

Young people try e-cigs more often - to deal with stress and anxiety

Young people often try e-cigarettes, but most do not become regular users. The reasons are in curiosity, peer pressure and stress management.

Norway closer to regulating e-cigarettes - but flavour ban worries researchers

Norway is set to authorise the sale of e-liquids containing nicotine after a new law was put to a vote. Meanwhile, health researchers are concerned about a planned ban on flavours.

"There is no need to flavour with enticing flavours"

"If we weigh the risk of young people taking up vejpa against those who want to quit smoking with the help of flavoured e-cigarettes, the young people weigh considerably more," Lena Emilsson (s) told Vejpkollen.

Flavours in e-cigs are important for smoking cessation.

Fewer relapses - with fruit and candy flavours

Flavours in e-cigs are important to avoid relapse to cigarettes, as are nicotine strength and hardware. This is according to a new British study.

Flavour and effect can affect the risk of e-cigarettes

Fewer hazardous substances than in cigarette smoke. But risks vary with different flavours in the vapour - albeit at a low level.

Denmark wants to ban flavours in e-juice. But the EU says no - for now

EU halts Danish flavour ban - temporarily

Denmark's planned ban on flavours in e-liquid could be stopped by the EU. The Commission is calling for better arguments to further restrict e-cigs.