Vaping as a Harm Reduction Strategy: Lessons from the Past.

The article discusses the rise of vaping as a harm reduction strategy for smokers, highlighting the lack of comprehensive evidence on its long-term effects and potential risks. It draws parallels with the historical oversight of cigarette smoking's dangers before they were fully understood. The text emphasizes the need for caution in promoting vaping as a harm reduction tool, especially due to the risks of dual use and the normalization of vaping among youth. The article also addresses the situation in Malaysia, where unregulated access to vaping products, particularly among adolescents, poses public health concerns. [Extracted from the article]