Does the electronic cigarette really play a role in smoking cessation? This question often asked by observers and the media finds its answer through various studies. Today, we present to you a randomized study of an American on the subject.
THE E-CIGARETTE, A GOOD ALTERNATIVE TO TOBACCO!
Do e-cigarettes really help people quit smoking? Can electronic nicotine distribution really help fill the tobacco gap? This is the subject of a study conducted by Matthew Carpenter, researcher and expert in tobacco control and addiction at the Cancer Center of the Medical University of South Carolina. Posted in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention last November, it is one of the few randomized studies in the United States to have examined electronic cigarettes.
Matthew Carpenter has studied electronic cigarettes in terms of nicotine use, behavior, and consumption. A total of 68 smokers were evaluated: 46 were randomized to use electronic cigarettes as they liked, with more or less low doses of nicotine, and 22 were randomized to a control group. All were followed for 4 months.
Ultimately, the researcher realized that when smokers received electronic cigarettes without any instructions or specific conditions of use, it was easy for them to adopt the procedure. Some had even bought their own e-cigarettes. A sign that these products would be a good alternative to combustible tobacco.
According to the results of the study, subjects who were vaping, smoked on average 37% fewer cigarettes than smokers in the control group and were more likely to permanently quit. " Cigarettes are the most harmful form of nicotine delivery and the alternative delivery of nicotine through e-cigarettes could significantly reduce the risk of cancer and other illnesses for smokers.“Said Matthew Carpenter.
