The growing popularity and use of e-cigarettes in Australia are now posing a serious public health risk.

ANU Epidemiology and Population Health Professor Emily Banks told Mark Levy, that people need to be more aware of the potential risks and that it is a “stressful situation”.

“They are harmful particularly for non-smokers and for young people.

“They can cause lung injury, trauma and burn.”

Ms Banks said vape users are “three times as likely to take up regular smoking”.

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