NEWS
SHORTFILLS
Three pages filled with short vape-related stories and research making news from around the world .
WORDS OF WARNING
Changing the health warnings on e-liquids could lead to a third more smokers switching to vaping , according to new research . Professor Janet Hoek from New Zealand ’ s University of Otago , said statements like , ‘ If you are a smoker , vaping reduces harms to your health ’ and ‘ If you are a smoker , vaping reduces your risk of lung disease ’ were particularly effective . She said : “ If policy-makers want to encourage the uptake of electronic nicotine delivery systems among smokers , yet deter it among others , a targeted messaging strategy could be more effective .
BANNED IN MILAN
COULD EMOTIONS HELP SMOKERS QUIT ?
In an effort to improve Milan ’ s air quality , lawmakers have banned smoking in parks , stadiums and other outdoor public places . The new rules will force smokers to be at least 10 metres away from other people when using cigarettes , however , vapers are exempt from the restrictions . The law is the first of its kind in the country , with Mayor Guiseppe Sala planning to ban smoking in all openair spaces by 2025 . Those who break the new restrictions face up to € 240 (£ 214 ) in fines .
Understanding the complex emotions of smokers and vapers may hold the key in creating more effective programs to help people quit . Statistical scientist Professor Runze Li said he was looking for the elusive unknown factor which determines smoking dependence . Li , from Pennsylvania State University , said : “ The goal of my research is to understand how emotions are associated with , or can cause , smoking relapse . “ The challenge of designing smoking cessation programs is not determining if emotions play a role , but in determining just which emotions spark smoking dependency .”
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