Vaping linked to sudden infant deaths in New Zealand study
A University of Auckland study has found maternal vaping poses a risk for sudden infant deaths, especially when bed-sharing is involved.
Researchers have identified vaping as a risk factor for sudden and unexpected infant deaths, with findings showing it carries similar risks to smoking. The risk appears particularly elevated when mothers share a bed with infants. The study reported vaping in approximately half of sudden infant deaths that involved bed-sharing.
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RNZ
Vaping emerges as a risk for infant deaths
A study has found vaping is showing similar risks as smoking, particularly when combined with sharing a bed with an infant.
NZ Herald
Maternal vaping linked to sudden infant deaths in New Zealand study
Vaping was reported in half of sudden infant deaths involving bed-sharing.
1News
Study looks at links between vaping and sudden infant deaths
Researchers say maternal vaping has emerged as a risk for sudden and unexpected deaths among infants.
Otago Daily Times
Vaping may put infants at risk of death: study
Newstalk ZB
Ed Mitchell: Auckland University researcher on the new study linking vaping and infant deaths
A new study by the University of Auckland has discovered a link between vaping and an increased risk for death in infants.