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The work, conducted by scientists at Oxford University and published in the scientific journal Addiction, combined data from 14 systematic reviews over nearly a decade, from 2014 to 2023. The analysis found that nicotine e-cigarettes do help more people quit tobacco than other methods. In particular, according to one major review, an additional two to five people out of a hundred successfully quit smoking thanks to vape devices.
However, the authors emphasize that despite the encouraging results, information about possible side effects remains incomplete. Serious risks have not yet been sufficiently studied, and data on long-term health effects continue to accumulate. This is due to both the relatively recent introduction of e-cigarettes and the continuing development of e-cigarette technology.
Experts also note that although there is no direct evidence linking e-cigarettes to cancer, users are still exposed to potentially carcinogenic substances. At the same time, the level of this exposure is significantly lower than when smoking conventional cigarettes.
Of particular concern is the growing popularity of vape devices among teenagers. International organizations warn that such devices may contribute to nicotine addiction among young people. In some countries, e-cigarette use among children is significantly higher than among adults.
Thus, while e-cigarettes can be a useful tool for those seeking to quit smoking, experts agree that the best health choice is to avoid nicotine in any form.
