Vapes containing nicotine are more effective in helping people quit smoking than patches or gum, and safer than cigarettes, although more evidence is needed on their potential long-term impacts, a new review of evidence found on Wednesday.
The findings, from a review which included evidence from 50 studies around the world, suggests vaping could boost the number of people who stop smoking.
“There is now evidence that electronic cigarettes with nicotine are likely to increase the chances of quitting successfully compared to nicotine gum or patches,” said Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, an expert at the Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group who co-led the review.
The review was conducted by Cochrane, an organisation that pools the best scientific research to help assess the relative effectiveness of health interventions.
E-cigarettes have been around for about a decade, and increased in popularity significantly in recent years. Unlike gum and patches, they mimic cigarette smoking because they are hand-held and generate a vapour.
Kate Kelland – Reuters – October 14, 2020.
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