Massive Study Says Vaping Really Is The Most Effective Way to Quit Smoking - But There's a Catch
A new review finds regulated nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective than other methods for quitting smoking, though long-term health risks remain a concern.Summary
A new review of 80 randomized controlled trials involving nearly 30,000 smokers suggests that regulated nicotine e-cigarettes are the most effective option for quitting smoking compared to nicotine replacement therapies like patches and gums. The study, published in the Cochrane Database, found that e-cigarettes result in about 4 more successful quitters per 100 smokers than other methods. However, the authors emphasize that these findings apply only to regulated devices and warn against using unlicensed or illicit products. While the review confirms that vaping is less harmful than smoking, it does not address the long-term health effects of vaping itself, leaving open the question of whether the benefits of quitting smoking outweigh the potential risks of using e-cigarettes.
(Source：ScienceAlert)
