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E-cigarettes won't help you quit smoking

02.06.2014

Scientists at the University of California at San Francisco published a research paper in which they proved the futility of the use of electronic cigarettes in the process of weaning from smoking.

The results of the study showed that the claims of manufacturers of electronic cigarettes that their products help wean smokers from bad habits are unfounded. Scientists concluded that the use of such smoking imitators significantly reduces the chances of quitting smoking, and "safe water vapor" from them only pollutes indoor air.

In addition to the nicotine alkaloid, electronic cigarettes also emit various toxins into the air, which is very harmful for passive smokers. At the same time, the researchers note that the level of harmful substances in emissions from electronic cigarettes is less compared to conventional ones. However, the long-term effects of the use of such cigarettes remain unknown.

In the study, the authors summarized the results of 84 scientific papers related to the topic of electronic cigarettes and related fields. Data from 5 population-based studies were analyzed. As a result, scientists have found that the use of cigarette imitators reduces the chances of quitting by a third compared to absolute smoking cessation.

E-cigarettes usually contain an aerosol containing nicotine, flavoring and glycerin. E-cigarette use among teenagers in South Korea increased from 0,5% in 2008 to 9,4% in 2011, and in the US from 3,3% in 2011 to 6,8% in 2012. Worth It should be noted that adolescents mainly smoke ordinary cigarettes along with electronic cigarettes, while every third teenager using electronic cigarette simulators began nicotine addiction with them.

Currently, electronic cigarettes are being promoted by manufacturers as a "safer" alternative to traditional ones. In addition, they help to circumvent the law on the prohibition of smoking in public places. Among American youth, electronic cigarettes are very popular.

The generalizing research work of scientists calls for the rejection of the use of electronic cigarette simulators and for the search for other ways to get rid of a bad habit.

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