Science

Below you will find the list of articles concerning studies relating directly or indirectly to e-cigarettes: their use, users, efficacy, or their absolute or relative toxicity compared to smoked tobacco. There are currently hundreds of studies on e-cigarettes, and all concede almost without exception that it helps reduce risks for tobacco smokers.

In our beginner’s guide, we provide a summary of the key things that you need to know if you are wondering about the health effects of vaping. For further detail, all of our articles on the scientific aspects of e-cigarettes are available below.

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Key points in relation to studies

E-cigarettes are a means to reduce risks for smokers. They are not completely risk-free. The Department of Health in the UK is of the view that they help reduce the risks of smoked tobacco by approximately 95%.

A recent analyze from The Cochrane organisation also found that vaping is the most effective way to quit smoking.

How is vaping 95% safer than smoking?

In 2015, Public Health England (PHE) had officially declared that "vaping is at least 95% safer than smoking". A statement which the health organisation...

Latest science articles

Vaping and Pregnancy: Science, Misinformation, and the Quest for Truth

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The safety of vaping during pregnancy is a widely debated topic, with experts holding conflicting views. Some researchers and public health advocates argue that...

Recent False Claims on Vaping Risk Could Undermine Tobacco Harm Reduction

Recent sensationalized media reports have falsely equated the health risks of vaping with smoking, despite scientific consensus that e-cigarettes are significantly less harmful. To...

Vape Flavour Bans Reduce Vaping but Increase Smoking, Says Study

A recent study by researchers from the University of Missouri and Yale School of Public Health, found that state restrictions on flavoured vaping products...

Another Day, Another Study Debunks The Gateway Theory

In fact, an increased availability of vapes correlated with higher vaping rates but lower-than-expected smoking rates in youth.A recent study published in Addiction reviewed...

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