Majority of UK smokers wrongly believe vaping is as harmful as cigarettes, experts find

A significant number of UK smokers mistakenly believe vaping is equally or more harmful than smoking, which is hindering their attempts to quit tobacco. Research reveals that vaping is considerably less harmful due to the thousands of toxic chemicals in cigarettes, yet many still opt out of switching to vaping. This misunderstanding is critical as it could prevent thousands from reducing their health risks by adopting a less harmful alternative. Addressing this misinformation is vital for public health initiatives aimed at reducing smoking-related illnesses.