Ecigarettes are a double-edged sword as they are less dangerous than traditional cigarettes for current smokers who convert to them, but can also act as a gateway to traditional cigarettes for those who start with vaping, especially adolescents. — AFP
Two decades after they first appeared, ecigarettes have been widely credited with helping people quit smoking.
But concerns are growing over the risk of teenagers becoming hooked on nicotine through candy-coloured disposable vapes, with flavours such as chocolate and bubblegum.
