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New research concludes the rise of e-cigarette use in England is linked to higher rates of successful quitting attempts by smokers of regular cigarettes. The finding would suggest concerns that vaping undermines motivation and attempts to quit smoking are misplaced.
Researchers from University College London in the United Kingdom report their study in the BMJ, where a linked editorial suggests it shows successful attempts to quit smoking regular cigarettes by switching to e-cigarettes is a likely contributor the fall in smoking rates in the U.K.
E-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes) are growing in popularity. In the U.K. alone there are now over 2 million users.
Unlike conventional cigarettes, e-cigarettes do not burn tobacco but use battery power to vaporize a solution that the user inhales or "vapes." The solution comes in various flavors and may contain nicotine and other chemicals.
Although much controversy surrounds the use of e-cigarettes, there is a growing consensus among health organizations in the U.K. that because they allow users to inhale nicotine without the deadly toxins present in tobacco smoke, e-cigarettes could have a significant effect on reducing disease and premature deaths among regular smokers.