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Nov 2023
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Young people wanting to quit vaping need...

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With one in five high school students vaping regularly there are calls for support to help teens quit their addiction. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation says there has been little support for young people wanting to quit. It has released the first set of guidelines for health professionals to follow. Meanwhile the Royal College of GPs is calling for ... Show More
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