In New Zealand, MPs could amend the vaping bill after a convincing study on the flavors used in e-liquids.
A POSITIVE STUDY ON THE FLAVORED VAPE
A major international study involving nearly 18 participants recently found that e-cigarettes with flavored e-liquids are twice as effective in helping adults quit smoking than “tobacco” flavoring. In addition, the flavored vape would not push more young people to smoke.
The study comes as a New Zealand bill to regulate vaping is on Parliament's agenda. This bill provides that stores such as dairies, supermarkets and gas stations will only be allowed to sell three flavors: tobacco, mint and menthol.
» This study shows that non-tobacco flavorings help more adults to quit smoking and do not encourage more young people to smoke. In light of this compelling research, our MPs must now amend the bill and keep popular flavors accessible to adults. Without a doubt, aromas are essential for New Zealand to realize its smoke-free future. " , Explain Ben Pryor, co-owner of VAPO and Alt.
The study entitled " Associations of consumption of flavored electronic cigarettes with subsequent initiation and cessation of smoking Was posted on Jama Network - American Medical Association Journal.
The researchers concluded that " favoring flavored e-cigarettes was not associated with greater smoking initiation in youth, but was associated with greater smoking cessation in adults. »
“We just want our government to follow the evidence, not the emotion it may elicit. As the researchers conclude “ the increase in smoking cessation among people aged 18 to 54 has important implications for the health of the population ". The way to do this is to ensure that a wide range of vape flavors remain available to smokers who want to quit smoking.
« We urge members of the House not to allow this bill to pass in its present form. It only supports the tobacco industry Said Mr. Pryor.
Source : Scoop.co.nz
