ENT surgeon Mr Ram Moorthy, who was not involved in the study but is a member of Royal College of Surgeons of England, said: "It is positive that fewer children are swallowing coins.

Ram Moorthy, from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and consultant surgeon, said: “It is positive that fewer children are swallowing coins.

Ram Moorthy, from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and consultant surgeon, said “It is positive that fewer children are swallowing coins.

British Medical Association (BMA) board of science deputy chair Ram Moorthy also asked to ban "vaping" or e-cigarettes in the same places where smoking is banned.