Australia: The New Vape Nation
Vape, Juul, Juice and Nova – studies show that more and more people are taking up vaping. For many, vaping is seen to be as a less harmful alternative to smoking. But recent reports in the US have found that vaping-related illnesses have led to the death of 40 people and the hospitalisation of many. To talk to us further about this issue we had Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide’s Medical School and 2015 Young Australian of the year for South Australia, Kristin Carson-Chahhoud. Among her broad range of research interests and specialisations, Dr Carson-Chahhoud has an interest in respiratory medicine and was elected as a chairperson for the Tobacco and Addictive Substances Special Interest Group.
