Is Vaping Less Harmful Than Cigarettes and Can It Help You Quit Smoking?

“The New Zealand Herald” published an article suggesting that smokers are participating in another e-cigarette trial at the University of Auckland. This e-cigarette provides nicotine without the harmful effects of tobacco and is currently legal for indoor and outdoor use. This is the second trial conducted by the university on this revolutionary new product.

The researcher responsible for this trial is Dr. Hayden McRobbie, who hopes this study will show whether e-cigarettes can deliver nicotine more quickly than available alternatives. E-cigarettes resemble regular cigarettes and even glow at the tip when inhaled. The dosage of nicotine released is similar to other products, such as patches and gum.
 
Dr. McRobbie suggests:

“Overall, nicotine is not the dangerous component in tobacco smoke.

“However, when smokers quit, they miss nicotine and often experience withdrawal symptoms, such as cravings.

“By using products like e-cigarettes, nicotine is still delivered, thus reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

“E-cigarettes may be a good way to help people quit smoking, as they address the habit of smoking while providing nicotine without harmful substances like carbon monoxide and tar found in tobacco.”

Dr. McRobbie stated that this trial is for the benefit of smokers.

“We are tired of finger-wagging.

“The current message is quit or die, and we need to give people other methods and options for quitting smoking.”

He mentioned that New Zealand currently does not have this type of cigarette, but e-cigarettes made in Hong Kong or China can be purchased online for about $200. However, they are much cheaper in the UK and Europe. The research team is looking for 50 Auckland residents over the age of 18 who primarily smoke factory-made cigarettes to participate in this study starting at the end of this month.

“Smoking causes about 4,500 deaths in New Zealand each year and damages many parts of the body.”

I believe this study will be beneficial. Dr. Murray Laugesen from the New Zealand Health Association conducted a similar study, indicating that the harm of e-cigarettes is far less than that of traditional cigarettes, as traditional cigarettes produce harmful particulate matter, while e-cigarettes produce vaporized water.