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Mahase reports on the increasing number of people in England who both smoke cigarettes and use e-cigarettes (vapes).1 Despite substantial evidence that vaping exposes users to much lower levels of toxicants than smoking,2 most adults in Britain who smoke think that vaping is equally or more harmful.34 This widespread misperception is not just an issue of misinformation—it has important implications for public health. Evidence indicates that it can prevent people from switching completely from smoking to vaping,256 resulting in more disease, disability, and premature death.