In the United States, a new report concerning the health effects of e-cigarettes has just been published by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM). This indicates that vaping may be much less harmful than smoking and that it may help many smokers quit smoking.
CONCLUSIONS THAT CLOSE TO THOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
If this new proposed report by l'' National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (Nasem) rather in favor of the e-cigarette, nor is it outright endorsement of vaping as an alternative to smoking. Indeed, the conclusions are strangely in line with the needs of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to carry out its mission of leadership.
« For the American population, the main thing remains that the main conclusions of this report are consistent with those obtained by respected organizations such as the Royal College of Physicians and Public Health England." , said Gregory Conley, the president of the American Vaping Association.
» The committee's findings are also part of the nicotine strategy of Scott Gottlieb, the director of the FDA, a key element of which involves switching adult smokers to safer products. »He adds.
And the important thing is! For Gregory Conley “ It is evident that real leadership in public health is needed so that adult smokers have access to real information on the benefits of switching to smoke-free products."
According to its official website, the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) are " private non-profit institutions that
provide expert advice on the most pressing challenges facing the nation and the world. Our work helps shape sound policies, inform public opinion, and advance research in science, engineering and medicine. »
In its report, NASEM specifies that much of the research on e-cigarettes suffers from methodological flaws. It is also clarified that many important areas have not yet been studied.
«Nevertheless, the committee found sufficient literature to suggest that while there are risks associated with electronic cigarettes, compared to tobacco, electronic cigarettes contain fewer toxic substances and can deliver nicotine in the same way as cigarettes. classic cigarettes. This shows that it could be useful as a cessation aid in smokers who use it exclusively. »
The report, sponsored by the FDA, appears to follow a fairly classic trajectory presenting evidence without taking the risk of drawing definitive conclusions. Regarding the relationship of e-cigarettes and young people, it is research considered by many to be poorly constructed and biased that is presented.
While the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) report remains overall positive for e-cigarettes, the authors seem to be carefully avoiding taking a stand, and by being so deliberately in the middle of the road, they are missing the opportunity to highlight the revolutionary potential of vaping.
