It argues that smokers can be reassured and encouraged to use them, and the public can be reassured that e-cigarettes are much safer than smoking.

The article is based on  a research study conducted in the Netherlands and refers back to 

Key facts:

Key findings

The new guideline focuses on prevention and education. It recommends:

The National Insititute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a new Pneumonia Quality Standard.   It contains two quality statements relevant to primary care: