More E-Cig Use Linked to Greater Chances of Quitting Smoking
August 02, 2024 by medpagetoday.com
More E-Cig Use Linked to Greater Chances of Quitting Smoking
Frequent e-cigarette use is linked to higher rates of quitting traditional cigarettes, with daily vapers quitting more than twice as much as non-daily vapers. Mint and menthol flavors were more effective in helping individuals quit smoking. The study emphasizes the importance of data from recent e-cigarette models for public health decisions. Dual use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes has increased, highlighting the need for complete cessation of smoking. E-cigarettes are gaining attention as a smoking cessation aid, potentially outperforming standard counseling. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy views vaping as a harm reduction tool for adults but expresses concerns about youth vaping.