
The Royal College of Physicians Appears to be “Perpetuating Smoking”
Martin Cullip argues the RCP’s support for vaping restrictions contradicts its 2016 warning that over-regulation perpetuates smoking.

Martin Cullip argues the RCP’s support for vaping restrictions contradicts its 2016 warning that over-regulation perpetuates smoking.
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Mark Oates argues Burnham's attack on vape shops shows British policy drifting from evidence into vibes-led anti-vaping politics.
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Martin Cullip argues that UK vaping policy tells smokers one thing about reduced risk while sending the opposite message through regulation.
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