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Cochrane review finds nicotine vapes more effective for quitting smoking

An updated Cochrane review involving 80 randomized controlled trials and nearly 30,000 participants has found that nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective for smoking cessation than traditional nicotine replacement therapies (NRT), such as patches and gum.

The study indicates that nicotine vapes increase the success rate of quitting by approximately 60% compared to NRT. Specifically, while about six in 100 people succeed using traditional aids, the rate rises to between eight and ten in 100 for those using regulated nicotine e-cigarettes.

Researchers, including Dr. Jamie Hartmann-Boyce from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Dr. Nicola Lindson from the University of Oxford, emphasized that these findings apply to regulated, quality-checked devices. They cautioned that unlicensed or unregulated vapes can be dangerous due to unstable batteries or harmful chemicals. While vapes appear to be a viable option for quitting, experts note that long-term risks are not yet fully understood and emphasize that vaping is not entirely risk-free.

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Cochrane · Jamie Hartmann-Boyce · Nicola Lindson · University of Massachusetts Amherst · University of Oxford

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