Italian University Study Confirms E-Cigarettes' Effectiveness for Smoking Cessation

Dec.05.2024

A recent evaluation by a research team from an Italian university shows that e-cigarettes are more effective than other methods in helping people quit smoking. The study notes that, although the long-term success rate of e-cigarettes is only 10%-12%, their potential warrants further research and integration into public health policies.

According to Catania Today's report on December 5th, a recent assessment conducted by the CoEHAR research team at the University of Catania showed that e-cigarettes are more effective than other methods in helping people quit smoking.

The study was published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, evaluating 16 systematic reviews covering data from 24 randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

"We believe the data from our review can support the integration of harm reduction strategies into public health policies in many countries," said Renée O'Leary, the first author of the review.

"However, the review also highlights a critical gap in existing cessation strategies, with long-term success rates for e-cigarettes still modest, at 10%-12%, and insufficient research on relapse rates. New treatments and innovative approaches are needed."

Riccardo Polosa, co-author of the study and founder of CoEHAR, added: "This study provides solid evidence supporting the potential of modified-risk devices as an effective tool for smoking cessation, but it also calls attention to the need for better clinical guidelines and further analysis of long-term outcomes."

References:

[1] A study from CoEHAR Catania Confirms E-Cigarettes' Effectiveness for Smoking Cessation

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[2] ELFBAR Study: UK E-Cigarette Ban Could Boost Illegal Products and Smoking Rates

[3] Over 45% of Welsh students have tried vaping, with significant rise among girls and non-smokers

[4] E-cigarette use in Germany up 38% in seven years, disposables most popular

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