Behind the News High: What the history of smoking can teach us about vaping

This video covers the history of smoking and shows how it took time for people to recognise the harms. It explores how history can inform discussions about the recent emergence of e-cigarettes/vapes. The video includes interviews with young Australians and with experts. A transcript is available on the ABC website.

Please note that laws around e-cigarettes have changed since the video was produced. While the video states that it is illegal to purchase nicotine e-cigarettes in Australia, these can now be purchased from pharmacies by people aged over 18 years old to support smoking/vaping cessation. Visit ‘e-cigarettes, vaping and the law’ for up-to-date information.

• Behind the News, The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)