US Consumer Institute: E-Cigarettes Are a Common and Effective Quit-Smoking Aid

March 12 news: According to foreign media reports, a new study released by the American Consumer Institute shows that if e-cigarettes are included as part of a tobacco harm reduction strategy, they could help extend the lives of millions of consumers. The study reviewed evidence from policy and health research, as well as the impact of legislative and regulatory decisions.

The study found sufficient evidence that e-cigarettes are far less harmful than combustible cigarettes; that e-cigarettes are among the most common and effective smoking cessation tools for smokers; and that some empirical evidence shows e-cigarette use among non-smoking minors is uncommon, supporting a correlation between rising vaping rates and declining smoking rates.

The researchers said that although government-sponsored health advertising may actually increase youth curiosity and usage, the decline in vaping, excessive restrictions on e-cigarettes, and misleading information about the true health risks of e-cigarettes are preventing smokers from seeking a potentially life-saving alternative.