The race to prevent youth vaping and the unintended consequences on adult smoking.

Over the past five years, youth vaping has risen significantly, prompting both government and local authorities to respond. In many areas, swift action has led to the roll-out of local anti-vaping initiatives aimed at discouraging young people from taking up vaping. Yet, rapid implementation can sometimes result in ineffective measures and unintended consequences. In this session, Dr Khouja will present findings from a survey of local authorities, showcasing the resources currently in place to tackle youth vaping. She will highlight elements of the initiatives that are more likely to be effective and offer recommendations for improving them. Following this, Louise Ross will explore the potential unintended consequences of local initiatives that overlook adult smokers and vapers, particularly how such approaches may undermine the switch from smoking to vaping among adults.