Vapes help smokers quit – research

Vape Like You Mean It The Surprising Science Behind E-Cigarettes as Smo
Smoking Cessation Tools

E-cigarettes have emerged as a more effective tool in helping smokers quit 
than traditional nicotine replacement therapies, according to a growing bod
body of scientific research. As we approach 2026, it's essential for activi
activists and professionals working in the field to understand the nuanced 
findings behind this phenomenon.

Despite widespread awareness of smoking's health risks, quitting remains ch
challenging for many people. However, evidence increasingly points to nicot
nicotine e-cigarettes as a more effective cessation aid. Research has shown
shown that nicotine e-cigarettes help more people quit smoking than nicotin
nicotine replacement therapy. Additionally, nicotine e-cigarettes likely he
help more people quit than e-cigarettes without nicotine, although further 
studies are needed to confirm this.

E-cigarettes, also known as vapes, are devices that heat a liquid containin
containing nicotine and flavorings to produce vapor, allowing users to inha
inhale nicotine without burning tobacco. Because combustion is avoided, reg
regulated vape products expose users to significantly fewer harmful chemica
chemicals than conventional cigarettes. Other smoke-free alternatives, incl
including heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches, also eliminate comb
combustion and reduce exposure to toxic substances.

A major review by the Cochrane Collaboration covering 104 studies and over 
30,000 adult smokers found that between 8 and 11 out of every 100 people us
using nicotine e-cigarettes successfully quit smoking. By comparison, about
about 6 in 100 quit using nicotine replacement therapy or non-nicotine e-ci
e-cigarettes, while only 4 in 100 succeed without support.

The review concluded that nicotine e-cigarettes can support smoking cessati
cessation for at least six months and are more effective than both traditio
traditional nicotine replacement therapies and non-nicotine e-cigarettes. M
Most of the studies analyzed were conducted in the United States and the Un
United Kingdom.

A separate 2022 review by the Cochrane Collaboration, which examined 332 st
studies involving over 157,000 participants, found that e-cigarettes ranked
ranked among the most effective tools for quitting smoking, alongside medic
medications such as varenicline and cytisine. The analysis showed that 10 t
to 19 out of every 100 people using e-cigarettes were likely to quit smokin
smoking, compared with 12 to 16 using varenicline, 10 to 18 using cytisine,
cytisine, and only 6 out of 100 without medication or e-cigarette support.

Public health experts also point to evidence suggesting that vaping carries
carries significantly lower health risks than smoking combustible cigarette
cigarettes. John Britton, emeritus professor of epidemiology at the Univers
University of Nottingham, said studies show that exposure to carcinogens an
and oxidants among vapers is substantially reduced.

It is evident from multiple studies published to date that the levels of e
exposure to carcinogens and oxidants sustained by vapers are very low, indi
indicating that the risks of vaping are likely to be very small. Smokers, i
in particular, can remain reassured that vaping is far less harmful than sm
smoking, he said.

In a separate report, the Royal College of Physicians noted that e-cigarett
e-cigarettes play a significant role in reducing smoking-related disease, d
death, and health inequality. The group emphasized that vaping can support 
quit attempts while cautioning against use among young people and those who
who have never smoked.

The report concluded that e-cigarettes remain an important tool in efforts 
to reduce the global burden of tobacco use.

Key Takeaways

Nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective than traditional nicotine replac
replacement therapies in helping smokers quit.
E-cigarettes can support smoking cessation for at least six months.
Vaping carries significantly lower health risks than smoking combustible 
cigarettes.
Public health experts recommend e-cigarettes as a tool to reduce smoking-
smoking-related disease, death, and health inequality.

As we look to the future of tobacco control and public health initiatives, 
it's essential to recognize the role that e-cigarettes can play in helping 
smokers quit. By incorporating evidence-based findings, we can work towards
towards creating a healthier, smoke-free world for all.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

Enjoy the little things in life. For one day, you may look back and realize they were the big things. Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.