Flawed Science, Fatal Consequences: Unpacking the Misinformation War on Vaping
May 19, 2025 by vapingpost.com
Flawed Science, Fatal Consequences: Unpacking the Misinformation War on Vaping
Scientific evidence challenges old views on tobacco control, particularly regarding safer nicotine alternatives like e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. The debate questions if these alternatives aid smoking cessation or create new nicotine users. Critiques reveal major flaws in prominent anti-vaping research, casting doubt on its credibility and impact on policy-making. Encouraging harm reduction, groups advocate for evidence-based regulation instead of moral panic. Success stories in countries like Sweden demonstrate reduced smoking rates through harm reduction strategies. Despite mounting evidence, some nations persist in restrictive regulations, risking progress in smoking cessation. It's time for public health leaders to embrace harm reduction and dismiss flawed research hindering societal health gains.
May 19, 2025 by springer.com
Inaccurate and misleading meta-analysis of E-cigarettes and population-based diseases
The text criticizes Glantz et al.'s meta-analysis on disease outcomes related to e-cigarette use. T…
May 19, 2025 by nih.gov
A recent meta-analysis compared e-cigarette and smoking risks, finding dual use riskier. The accura…