A study has found vape residue left on clothing and surfaces could post a greater health risk than cigarette residue.

Doctor Brian Oliver from the University of Technology Sydney told Julie-Anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons children’s bodies are more susceptible to vape residue.

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“If the residue site is in your house and you’re wearing shoes and you’re all covered up, the chances of that transferring to your skin is minimal,” Mr Oliver said.

“Young people are more likely to have that transference to their skin, before passing into the bloodstream and potentially infecting their internal organs.”