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Doctors Conclude Electronic Cigarettes Pose Substantially Less Harm to Smokers Than Tobacco<\/h2>\nDoctors Conclude Electronic Cigarettes Pose Substantially Less Harm to Smokers Than Tobacco<\/h2>\nThe UK’s Royal College of Physicians says there is resounding evidence that e-cigarettes are “much safer” than smoking and aid quitting. They state “the public can be reassured that e-cigarettes are much safer”- despite an ‘increasingly common misconception’ they are just as dangerous as smoking.<\/p>\n
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has said such devices have the potential to make a “major contribution” to preventing premature death and disease among smokers.<\/p>\n
In addition, no evidence was found to suggest e-cigarettes are a “gateway to smoking” or normalise the habit – but experts agree they are beneficial for encouraging smokers to quit.<\/p>\n
From The BBC<\/strong><\/p>\n Best way to quit Since 2012, they have replaced nicotine patches and gum to become the most popular choice of smoking cessation aid in England.<\/p>\n Around one in 20 adults in England uses e-cigarettes, and nearly all of these are ex-smokers or current smokers who are trying to cut down or quit.<\/p>\n E-cigarettes have remained controversial and this year ministers in Wales attempted to ban them from public places.<\/p>\n The Royal College of Physicians says smokers who use e-cigarettes or prescribed medications – with support from their doctor – are more likely to quit permanently.<\/p>\n
\nSales of e-cigarettes have been rising steadily since the first went on sale in 2007 in the UK.<\/p>\n