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The fact that the World Health Organization not to defend the e-cigarette is not really a surprise, but a report presented on Friday July 26 in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) went even further! In it, the WHO clearly advises against these devices for those who want to quit smoking and declares that e-cigarettes are " unquestionably harmful". An affirmation that makes the defenders of the vape jump!
THE E-CIGARETTE "PRESENTS RISKS TO HEALTH" ACCORDING TO WHO
E-cigarettes are " unquestionably harmful“According to a report presented on Friday July 26 in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) by the World Health Organization (WHO), which advises against these devices to those who want to quit smoking. Although these devices expose the user to fewer toxic substances than combustible cigarettes, they also present " risk for the health“, Ensures the WHO report.
"There is not enough evidence that e-cigarettes are effective in quitting smoking" - WHO
In this report, WHO reveals six strategies to discourage tobacco use : Controlling the consumption of these prevention products and policies, protecting the public against smoke, aids to quitting smoking, warnings against the dangers of tobacco, enforcing advertising bans, promotion or sponsorship, and finally the increase in taxes.
« Although the level of risk associated with ENDS (Electronic Nicotine Delivery System) has not been conclusively measured, ENDS is undeniably harmful and therefore needs to be regulated.“, Says the WHO. She also points out that there is not enough evidence that e-cigarettes are effective in quitting smoking.
« In most countries where it is available, vapers generally continue to smoke combustible cigarettes at the same time, which has little or no positive impact On the reduction of health risks, according to the report presented Museu do Amanha.
The World Health Organization also warns against “ current and actual threat That represents the disinformation conveyed by the tobacco industry on vapers.
The many vaping advocates around the world will appreciate the work WHO is doing. In addition to the many studies carried out for years now, the Public Health England (UK Public Health) will also appreciate that his findings from 2014 (" the e-cigarette at least 95% less harmful than smoking") And the update of its report dating from the end of 2018 are questioned by an organization as influential as the WHO.
