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Case For E-Cigs Continues to Strengthen https://www.acsh.org/…/case-e-cigs-continues-strengthen-119… At the American Council on Science and Health, we have always championed measures that improve public health outcomes – chief among them, advocating the use of electronic cigarettes.
E-cigarettes aren’t risk-free, but still less harmful than cigarettes https://www.scmp.com/…/e-cigarettes-arent-risk-free-still-l… For many cigarette smokers, quitting the habit is a fantasy. However, there are new alternatives to smoking that could turn that into a reality, unless governments get in the way.
The London Fire Brigade has thrown its weight behind the #Stoptober quit smoking campaign. Yet again, the service is recommending Londoners to switch from smoking to vaping because of the reduced risk of house fires. Its message is clear https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/…/2018-10-10_london-fire…
E-cigarette use shifts towards lower socioeconomic groups https://www.ucl.ac.uk/…/news-artic…/1018/111018_vapes_social The use of e-cigarettes among smokers has shifted from more affluent early adopters to being used more widely across all socioeconomic groups, according to new UCL research.
Definitely worth the read but is super long but super informative. No place for legislators to hide now with all the facts incorporated into the reports that you will find links to in the article.
E-cigarettes research shows clear benefits of switching from tobacco https://medicalxpress.com/…/2018-10-e-cigarettes-benefits-t… In the UK, e-cigarettes are used by smokers to help them stop smoking as well as by former smokers, and it is estimated that there are 3.2 million e-cigarette users in the UK alone.
Vaping increases quitting in the real world setting https://athra.org.au/vaping-increases-quitting-in-the-real…/ Smokers who use e-cigarettes are more likely to try to quit and are more likely to quit successfully than smokers who don't vape. This was the finding of a 10 yr study of 60,000 adults (25-45 years old)
Majority of US doctors discussing e-cigarettes with their patients https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_re…/2016-08/oup-mou082416.php Over 70% of 560 physicians who participated in the written survey indicated that e-cigs can help patients reduce/eliminate smoking &nearly half said that they believe e-cigs can reduce risk
NEW RESEARCH SAYS GREATER USE OF E-CIGARETTES HAS THE POTENTIAL TO HELP PEOPLE GIVE UP SMOKING https://vpasa.org.za/…/new-research-says-greater-use-of-e-…/ says New research funded by Cancer Research UK and conducted by the University of Exeter and University of Melbourne,
SA vapers regard vaping as safer and healthier than tobacco smoking, says survey by Canback Canback Consulting, A member of The Economist Group https://vpasa.org.za/ The research also examines EVPs and cigarette usage
To vape or not to vape? What does the evidence say? https://athra.org.au/to-vape-or-not-to-vape-what-does-the…/… Vaping is an effective quitting aid, is safer than smoking and is unlikely to be a significant 'gateway' into smoking for young people, according to leading researcher Professor Chris Bullen.
The #VPA will be at #CGCSASummit2018 @cgcsa1 tomorrow which aims to inspire attendees through the exceptional line-up of speakers and industry experts. Visit cgcsa.co.za to find out more about the agenda and the guest speakers that will be attending.
In the discussion they talked about the health impact of #vaping saying it is a safer alternative to tobacco, it assists in quitting smoking. The research on the impact assessment on vaping was shared with the Department of Health. http://broadcastmedia7.novusgroup.co.za/…/567_CapeTalk_2780…via @CapeTalk
Workplace #Vapinghttps://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/…/2018-11-20_workplace-v… the launch of the latest report from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Vaping, at the House of Commons. The report, “Vaping in workplaces and public places”, presents recommendations for employers, Public Health England & vapers
Clive Bates at the Ecig Summit https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/…/2018-11-22_clive-bates… Clive Bates spoke about disruption during the third session at the E-cigarette Summit 2018. He highlighted the areas that have driven or undergone change...Ultimately, he argued, the power remains in the hands of the consumer
The Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa (Tisa) and the Vapour Product Association (VPA) have already warned of job losses if the bill is passed as is. They argue that the government should rather focus on stamping out the untaxed illicit cigarette market..https://www.businesslive.co.za/…/2018-11-26-new-tobacco-ru…/
.#Vaping is a contentious issue. It doesn’t help that international media coverage and various health studies seem to contradict each other – To get to the bottom of the issue Dr Nicholas Hopkinson, gives his verdict on e-cigarettes and smoking cessation: https://www.msn.com/…/is-vaping-really-safer-tha…/ar-BBQiG1p
Clive Bates is one of the foremost global experts when it comes to tobacco harm reduction. U.S. Surgeon General went further than ignoring Bates’ opinions – he blocked him from all conversations on his social media account. https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/…/2018-12-11_blocked-bat…