VAEP Key Concepts video 7: Vaping to Quit Smoking

Everyone knows that smoking is hard to quit but does vaping help? Well, one survey of 104 vapers found that they failed 9 times at quitting with all the recommended ways such as patches and gum but then finally succeeded with vaping.(1) Currently, over 50% of smokers that quit did so with vaping.(2)
The reason vaping works is because it satisfies the nicotine dependence AND uniquely replaces the smoking behaviour.(3) Also, vaping offers thousands of flavours to help the smoker replace the taste of smoke with something better and trying new flavours keeps it interesting.(4) That is why it is more effective than sticking a patch to your arm or chewing gum.
The vaping industry is a result of smokers’ demand for a safer alternative.(5) As of 2021, there are 82 million vapers worldwide.(6) That’s a lot of smokers switching to a product that is less than 5% the risk of smoking.(7)
Since 2016, our nonprofit has been reviewing the science on vaping and making it easy for people to learn when they visit our website, VAEP.info. If you like the shirt I’m wearing, it comes in several colours, features our VAEP wings on the front and our QR code on the sleeve. So, when you wear our gear and if someone asks you about vaping just have them scan the code and we’ll take care of the rest. Find this and much more on our online store at VAEPmail.com. https://VAEP.info
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References
1. Polosa, R., Rodu, B., Caponnetto, P., Maglia, M., & Raciti, C. (2013). A fresh look at tobacco harm reduction: the case for the electronic cigarette. Harm Reduction Journal, 10(19).
2. Farsalinos, K., Polosa, R., Cibella, C., & Niaura, R. (2019). Is e-cigarette use associated with coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction? Insights from the 2016 and 2017 National Health Interview Surveys.
3. Dawkins, L. (2013) Why is it so hard to quit smoking?
4. Farsalinos KE, Romagna G, Tsiapras D, Kyrzopoulos S, Spyrou A, Voudris V. (2013). Impact of flavour variability on electronic cigarette use experience: an internet survey.
5. Snowdon, C. (2013). Free market solutions in health: The case for nicotine. England: Institute of Economic Affairs.
6. Jerzynski, T., Harding, J., & Stimson, G. (2023). Global survey of consumer organizations advocating for safer nicotine products.
7. McNeill, A., Brose, L., Robson, D., Calder, R., Simonavicius, E., East, K., Taylor, E., & Zuikova, E. (2022, Sep 29). Nicotine vaping in England: An evidence update including health risks and perceptions, 2022.

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