“E-cigarettes (vapes) are currently the most popular aid used to quit smoking in England and are used by around 4.3 million adults in Great Britain, the majority of whom are ex-smokers. A recent Cochrane systematic review found that e-cigarettes are a more effective quitting aid for smokers than nicotine patches or gum.
A major independent review of the evidence on the health effects of vaping, commissioned by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, concluded that “vaping poses only a small fraction of the health risks of smoking and that smokers should be encouraged to use vaping products (or medicinally licensed products) for stopping smoking”.
E-cigarette use among 11-17 year olds who have never smoked remains low, with only 1.7% of never smokers vaping at least monthly. While we are seeing an increase in vaping among children and young adults, the vast majority are young people who’ve already tried smoking. Vaping among those who haven’t tried smoking has to date largely been experimental with people just trying it once or twice.
It is vital that health professionals are provided with accurate, evidence-based information on vaping so that they can deliver advice and support to smokers, children and families.”
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