Taking vapes off shelves could avoid deaths and illness in NZ
Peer-reviewed: This work was reviewed and scrutinised by relevant independent experts.
Simulation/modelling: This type of study uses a computer simulation or mathematical model to predict an outcome. The original values put into the model may have come from real-world measurements (eg: past spread of a disease used to model its future spread).
Simulation/modelling: This type of study uses a computer simulation or mathematical model to predict an outcome. The original values put into the model may have come from real-world measurements (eg: past spread of a disease used to model its future spread).
New modelling research suggests that making vapes pharmacy-only or prescription-only could lead to a modest reduction in preventable deaths and illness from smoking. The mathematical models showed that even though the policy shift could result in a short-term smoking bump, it was outweighed by a long-term smoking drop due to fewer people using vaping as a gateway.
Journal/conference: Tobacco Control
Research: Paper
Organisation/s: The University of Melbourne, University of Otago
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