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Teenagers who use e-cigarettes are more likely to go on to smoke tobacco, new research suggests.
The findings, based on more a study of more than 3,000 15-year-olds in the US, last night fuelled a bitter row about whether the devices can provide a ‘gateway’ to smoking.
Many public health experts are keen to promote e-cigarettes as a quit-smoking aid.
But others stress that the devices are too often marketed as a lifestyle accessory – and some believe they can even promote smoking among the young.
– Ben Spencer
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