Global vaping restrictions multiply as countries question health risks versus benefits
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The Economist
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This article discusses the growing global restrictions on vaping products, including bans on disposable vapes in Belgium and France, upcoming bans in the UK and New Zealand, and outright bans on all vaping products in over 30 countries. It questions whether these measures are justified, noting that the risks of vaping may be worth the benefits.
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· 5 pulledBelgium banned sales of disposable vapes on January 1st.
France adopted a similar law on February 24th.
More than 30 countries including Brazil and India have outlawed all vaping products.
Are such measures justified?
The risks of vaping may be worth the benefits
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