Vaping
What this means and what we are doing
The latest public health evidence found that vaping is around 95% safer for users than smoking. Vaping is used as a stop smoking aid by Stop Smoking Services in England and evidence shows that they can be effective to support a quit attempt. It is important that messaging and advertising around vaping is considered, and appropriate regulation is essential to protect uptake among young people. It is important that the uptake of vaping and the health impacts are continuously monitored.
We should continue locally to promote the governments Swap to Stop scheme due to the positive link so far with successful quit attempts. There is currently no support service either locally or nationally, available for anyone who wishes to quit vaping. This is something which may come with time and enhanced understanding of potential vaping harms.
Utilise the Schools Health Education Unit (SHEU) survey to gain key insights into the vaping attitudes and behaviours of children and young people in Stockton-on-Tees.
