But limiting e-cigarettes could also spur drug use
Save time by listening to our audio articles as you multitaskThough e-cigarettes are much less harmful than traditional cigarettes, their effect on health can still be serious. Vaping has been associated with a higher risk of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.-cigarette exposure may be particularly harmful for young adults—there are fears that it can harm brain development and trigger a lifelong addiction to nicotine.
Drinking and driving is especially deadly for young people. Young adults who drink and drive are 17 times more likely to die in a car accident. The study found that increasing e-cigarette taxes reduces this, too. A $1 rise in e-cigarette taxes brings a 10-14% decline in the number of alcohol-related traffic deaths per 100,000 among 16-to-20-year-olds.
Many smokers use e-cigarettes to reduce harm from their habit. Some also use e-cigarettes to quit traditional cigarettes. A review of 78 studies mostly from America, Britain and Italy found that people are more likely to stop smoking for at least six months when using nicotine e-cigarettes compared with other methods. England’s National Health Service encourages e-cigarette use for quitting smoking.