KURT YEO: Policymakers must tell smokers the truth — vaping is a safer alternative if they can’t quit
Proposed law will restrict smokers’ rights to opt for less harmful alternatives
18 August 2024 - 05:52
As a former smoker, I often get asked how I kicked the habit after 20 years and 40 cigarettes a day. It wasn’t easy.
My father’s passing from a smoking-induced heart attack in his early 50s was the biggest catalyst in my journey to become smoke-free. What finally helped me reach my goal was an innovation I stumbled across more than 10 years ago — vaping...
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