Nearly 30,000 People Tested Quit-Smoking Methods. One Stood Out

Nearly 30,000 people tested quit-smoking methods. One stood out

Nicotine e-cigarettes appear to help more smokers quit than patches, gum, and several other common approaches, according to a major review of 80 clinical trials. Researchers say regulated vaping products are not risk-free, but may be a significantly less harmful alternative for people who would otherwise continue smoking.

Nearly 30,000 People Tested Ways to Quit Smoking, And One Of Them Stood Out

Image Courtesy: Martin’s Wellness Nicotine-containing e-cigarettes may help more people quit smoking than traditional nicotine replacement therapies, behavioral support, or attempting to quit without assistance, according to an updated review of 80 clinical trials involving nearly 30,000 participants. The review included 29,861 participants and nine newly added trials. Researchers found that regulated nicotine e-cigarettes consistently […]

Vapes beat patches and gum for quitting smoking, Cochrane confirms

In summary After analysing 80 randomised trials, Cochrane’s lead author says that, based on the consistency of the findings, nicotine e-cigarettes are “a proven and viable option for people wishing to quit traditional cigarettes.” This added effectiveness translates into 4 more people quitting smoking per 100 (95% CI: 1 to 7 more), a 61% higher […]