Smoke Signals: Vaping More Likely To Help You Quit Cigarettes Than Nicotine Gums, Patches
News 18
A Cochrane analysis shows regulated nicotine vapes help more smokers quit than patches or gums, with 10‑14 successes per 100 vs 6 per 100.Summary
A Cochrane analysis of 80 randomized controlled trials involving nearly 30,000 participants found high‑certainty evidence that regulated nicotine e‑cigarettes are more effective for smoking cessation than traditional nicotine‑replacement therapies. About 10 to 14 out of 100 smokers quit after six months using e‑cigarettes, compared with roughly 6 out of 100 using patches or gums. The benefits apply only to legally‑sold products, and the trials showed no increase in serious short‑ or medium‑term health harms. E‑cigarettes also outperformed non‑nicotine vapes, counseling alone, and unaided quitting, offering a harm‑reduction pathway for smokers who have struggled with other methods.
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