Maternal vaping linked to sudden infant deaths in New Zealand study
Tuesday 11 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story University of Auckland
Researchers from the Universities of Auckland and Otago have identified a potential link between maternal vaping and sudden unexpected infant deaths. The study examined 101 cases in New Zealand between 2022 and 2023, finding that vaping was reported in half of the deaths involving bed-sharing.