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It supported 4 200 jobs and indirectly contributed R1,09 billion to South Africa\u2019s GDP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study shows that more than 350 000 South Africans use vapour products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaping has somehow gained the support of public health authorities around the world, many of which reportedly endorse vaping as a harm reduction tool, much like seat belts and air bags in vehicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kurt Yeo of Vaping Saved My Life said contradiction exists in decision-making. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAmidst these staggering health and economic benefits, it is difficult to understand why more people are not taking up the opportunity to vape rather than smoke tobacco-based products\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Yeo, the weight of available research, has now proven that nicotine does not cause cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTherefore, although e-cigarettes contain nicotine they are safer than smoking. 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