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*E‐cigarette use in the European Union appears to be largely confined to current or former smokers, while current use and nicotine use by people who have never smoked is rare. More than one‐third of current e‐cigarette users polled reported smoking cessation and reduction. | *E‐cigarette use in the European Union appears to be largely confined to current or former smokers, while current use and nicotine use by people who have never smoked is rare. More than one‐third of current e‐cigarette users polled reported smoking cessation and reduction. | ||
*[https://sci-hub.st/10.1111/add.13506 PDF Version] | *[https://sci-hub.st/10.1111/add.13506 PDF Version] | ||
===2015: [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4378973/ E-Cigarettes and Smoking Cessation: Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis]=== | |||
*“This systematic review and meta-analyses assessed the findings of six studies which reported smoking cessation after using e-cigarettes. We found an association between nicotine-enriched e-cigarette use and smoking cessation, suggesting that the devices may be an effective alternative smoking cessation method. We also found that use of e-cigarettes was also associated with a reduction in the number of cigarettes used, suggesting they may also have a role in tobacco harm reduction programs. To our knowledge, this is the most comprehensive evidence to date on this issue, and while there are a number of important implications for further research, these findings provide timely information to inform regulatory strategies.” | |||
*[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4378973/pdf/pone.0122544.pdf PDF Version] | |||
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