Richard van Zyl-Smit
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Professor Richard van Zyl-Smit is a prominent researcher at the University of Cape Town, known for his work on nicotine dependence and the public health implications of vaping among teenagers. He is the lead author of a groundbreaking study that reveals unprecedented levels of nicotine addiction among South African youth, calling attention to the urgent need for legislative action.
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Richard van Zyl-Smit is a pulmonologist and professor of pulmonology in the department of medicine at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital.
Hey Parliament, our kids are getting addicted to vapes. Let’s put an end to it – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-11-18
South Africa· 2025-11-18Richard van Zyl-Smit is the lead author of the study discussing nicotine dependence among adolescents.
South Africa has an emerging youth vaping ‘crisis’ – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-04-16
South Africa· 2025-04-16
