Researchers said the findings highlight a gap between policy impact and behavioral outcomes, indicating that regulatory measures can prompt quitting efforts but do not guarantee cessation
Vaping is less harmful than smoking because it doesn't involve the harmful tar and chemicals in cigarette smoke, but still, there are risks for addiction to nicotine and lung diseases due to chemicals in vape juice
While clinical trials suggest ENDS may increase smoking abstinence over NRT, real-world effectiveness and long-term safety require further study
Exhaled Carbon Monoxide Level and Practices among Tobacco and Nicotine Adult Users in Klang Valley, Malaysia Puteh Wan, Ismail Mohd, Isa Md, Andrea Ban International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 11
A recent EU study showed a 10 per cent increase in sales of heated tobacco products in more than five member nations, while heated tobacco products exceeded 2.5 per cent of total sales of tobacco products overall across the region