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Feb 2023
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Is vaping bad for you? This is what the ...

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More Australians are calling for a crackdown on the sale of e-cigarettes to prevent the next generation from becoming addicted to nicotine. New data from the Cancer Council shows increased concern about vaping, as regulations about who can buy the products fall short. 
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