From Woman's World · Patty Bontekoe · · 1m
How E-Cigarettes Help Quit Smoking Best
A Cochrane review shows e-cigarettes help more people quit smoking than patches or gum.
In brief
A Cochrane review shows e-cigarettes help more people quit smoking than patches or gum. E-cigarettes have higher quit rates than patches or gum for quitting smoking, according to a Cochrane review of 80 trials with nearly 30,000 people. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Key Finding
A Cochrane review of 80 trials with nearly 30,000 people found e-cigarettes helped more people quit smoking than patches or gum.
Why Vaping Works
E-cigarettes deliver nicotine without tar and chemicals, matching the hand-to-mouth ritual smokers need.
Risks of Vaping
E-cigarettes still carry risks and aren't harmless, but are healthier than continuing to smoke.
Practical Next Step
Talk to your doctor about using e-cigarettes as a stepping stone to quit smoking.
Health Benefits
Within weeks, circulation improves; within months, lung function rebounds.
What to Know
Many people who quit with e-cigarettes eventually stop vaping too.
The takeaway
E-cigarettes have higher quit rates than patches or gum for quitting smoking, according to a Cochrane review of 80 trials with nearly 30,000 people.
