According to a report by metronews on January 9, a recent review conducted by a public health and health policy researcher at the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggests that nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective in helping people quit smoking compared to traditional nicotine replacement therapy.
A review conducted on studies published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews found that e-cigarettes, which allow users to inhale nicotine without smoking, are more effective in helping smokers quit compared to patches, gums, lozenges, or other traditional nicotine replacement therapies. The review also found strong evidence to support this view. While acknowledging that nicotine e-cigarettes are not without risks, the study concluded that they are significantly less harmful to health. Research in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Italy has shown that e-cigarettes containing nicotine pose a lower risk compared to traditional cigarettes.
A study has shown that out of every 100 people who use nicotine e-cigarettes to quit smoking, it is expected that 8-10 individuals will successfully quit. In comparison, among those who use traditional nicotine replacement therapies, 6 people are able to successfully quit, and out of those who attempt to quit without any assistance, 4 people are successful.
Despite controversy, the research authors emphasize the positive role of nicotine e-cigarettes in aiding smoking cessation. It is important to note that the study specifically highlights the potential negative impact of using e-cigarettes for non-smokers when discussing the possibility of improving health through nicotine e-cigarettes.
Despite the approval of various medications by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to aid adults in quitting smoking, nicotine e-cigarettes have yet to be included. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf stated in an update on the tobacco program earlier this year, "While some nicotine e-cigarettes may assist adult smokers in completely quitting or significantly reducing their use of more harmful combustible cigarettes, public health regulations must balance this potential with the known, considerably high risks of these products' appeal, adoption, and addictiveness among young people.
This study provides strong evidence for public health policies and smoking cessation strategies, offering better tools for smokers to quit. While the effects of e-cigarettes on health are complex, quitting smoking through the use of e-cigarettes may be a pathway towards improving health for smokers.
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