A comprehensive scientific review published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews concluded that nicotine electronic cigarettes may be more effective for quitting smoking than patches, nicotine gum, behavioral support, and other smoking cessation therapies. The analysis gathered data from 80 randomized clinical trials, involving nearly 30,000 smokers from various countries.
However, researchers warn that the long-term effects of vaping are still not well understood, which represents a significant danger. This fact raises important questions about the recommendation of electronic cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool.
The article highlights that the review leaves several questions unanswered, suggesting that, although electronic cigarettes may be more effective in the short term for helping people quit smoking, there are substantial uncertainties that limit confidence in the conclusions.
