Behind the News High: The science of vaping

This video explains how e-cigarettes/vapes work and what they contain. It explores health effects associated with particular chemicals found inside these devices. The video includes an interview with Dr Celine Kelso, a chemist at the University of Wollongong. 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)