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Parents blame lack of ID checks at stores for rise in underage vaping

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Research, combining focus groups, polling, and mystery shopping, demonstrates significant support for more comprehensive proposals to limit the use of vapour products by under 18s. Parents surveyed believe shops failing to check ID is main reason for sharp uptake in underage vaping. Three out of…

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