Information about nicotine, pregnancy, second-hand exposure and other health issues can influence important decisions. These standards explain how Vape Answers aims to approach such topics. They are editorial expectations, not a claim that every existing page has been reviewed by a clinician.

Evidence and uncertainty

We prioritize established public-health guidance, systematic reviews, clinical guidelines and well-designed human research. Editors should consider study design, the population studied, the size and certainty of effects, and important limitations. Preliminary findings must not be presented as settled medical facts.

Health claims and comparisons

We aim to distinguish exposure from demonstrated harm, relative risk from absolute risk, and nicotine concentration from the amount actually absorbed. We do not treat vaping as harmless or claim that a product cures or prevents a medical condition without adequate evidence.

Pregnancy, young people and other higher-risk situations

Articles involving pregnancy, young people, accidental exposure or serious symptoms require especially careful sourcing and wording. General educational information cannot replace individual medical advice. Urgent symptoms require appropriate emergency medical attention.

Medical review labels

Editorial checking is not the same as clinical review. We will not describe an article as medically reviewed unless a suitably qualified reviewer has actually assessed that specific article and the reviewer can be identified accurately.

Sources, dates and corrections

Health and safety articles should cite authoritative sources for consequential claims, identify uncertainty where evidence is incomplete, and be revisited when important guidance changes. A modified date alone does not certify an expert review. See Fact Checking, How We Create and Review Content and Corrections & Updates.