Vaping was supposed to get people off smoking. Now e-cig users are switching to cigarettes to try to quit

The use of e-cigarettes to help people quit smoking has hit a snag, with some individuals switching back to traditional cigarettes to kick the vaping habit, a concerning trend for public health experts. A survey conducted by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) in New Zealand and the UK revealed that 14% of current smokers and 19% of former smokers, respectively, turned to smoking to quit vaping.

This shift, while not indicative of a rise in smoking prevalence, is a result of misinformation that has fueled the belief that vaping is more dangerous than smoking. Public health figures argue that this misperception, perpetuated by overzealous health campaigns, has led to a dangerous misunderstanding, potentially putting the health of those addicted to nicotine at risk.