
the podcast on
There are concerns using vaping as a tool to quit smoking contradicts the rest of the world.
Health New Zealand's free vape programme has given out more than seven thousand devices to smokers, despite ¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞtalk ZB revealing last year's trial had a success rate of less than half.
Now, a half-million-dollar contract has been signed to provide the devices through New Zealand-owned company, Alt.
Auckland University vaping researcher Kelly Burrowes told Mike Hosking it isn't recommended as a quitting tool, due to the risk associated.
She says that's why other countries aren't doing this.
LISTEN ABOVE
Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you
Get the iHeart App
Get more of the radio, music and podcasts you love with the FREE iHeart app. Scan the QR code to download now.
Download from the app stores
Stream unlimited music, thousands of radio stations and podcasts all in one app. iHeart is easy to use and all FREE
