Academic Journal
E-Cigarettes in Smoking Cessation and Harm Reduction: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Evidence and Potential Risks
| العنوان: | E-Cigarettes in Smoking Cessation and Harm Reduction: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Evidence and Potential Risks |
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| المؤلفون: | Mateusz Górka, Zuzanna Kudas, Krzysztof Szerej, Anna Wojtkiewicz, Weronika Stec, Magda Piekarska |
| المصدر: | Quality in Sport, Vol 22 (2024) |
| بيانات النشر: | Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 2024. |
| سنة النشر: | 2024 |
| المجموعة: | LCC:Sports LCC:Sports medicine |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | electronic cigarettes, ends, e-cigarettes, smoking cessation, harm reduction, smoking reduction, Sports, GV557-1198.995, Sports medicine, RC1200-1245 |
| الوصف: | The global prevalence of tobacco use has significantly decreased over the years, with projections indicating further decline. However, the rise of new nicotine products suggests that nicotine addiction will remain a major public health issue. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are increasingly recognized as potential tools for smoking cessation and harm reduction. This review evaluates the safety and effectiveness of e-cigarettes both as standalone treatments and in combination with other therapies, such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), varenicline, cytisine, and behavioral approaches. A comprehensive analysis of studies published over the past decade, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials, shows that e-cigarettes can enhance smoking cessation rates and reduce tobacco-related harm. They exhibit comparable short-term efficacy to traditional treatments, with promising results in alleviating withdrawal symptoms and lowering smoking rates. However, the long-term safety and effectiveness of combining e-cigarettes with other therapies remain uncertain and require further investigation. Despite their potential benefits, e-cigarettes pose significant safety concerns, underscoring the need for ongoing research to refine cessation strategies and ensure their safe, long-term use. Rigorous evaluation and regulatory oversight are essential to optimize e-cigarettes' role in reducing tobacco harm. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article |
| وصف الملف: | electronic resource |
| اللغة: | English |
| تدمد: | 2450-3118 |
| Relation: | https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/54886; https://doaj.org/toc/2450-3118 |
| DOI: | 10.12775/QS.2024.22.54886 |
| URL الوصول: | https://doaj.org/article/c38770f731bb4f6784cd97861f6e9453 |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsdoj.38770f731bb4f6784cd97861f6e9453 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | Directory of Open Access Journals |
| تدمد: | 24503118 |
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| DOI: | 10.12775/QS.2024.22.54886 |