E-cigarettes 97% safer than smoking according to new study
A new study has shown that E-cigarettes are up to 97% safer than conventional smoking.
In a study funded
by Cancer Research UK and performed by the department of epidemiology and
public health at UCL, it was found that long term vapers have significantly
lower toxic and carcinogenic substances in their body when compared to smokers.
A total of 181
participants were monitored over time, testing urine and saliva for harmful
chemicals.
The research,
which also included nicotine replacement devices, reported that there are
very few risks associated with long term use. Furthermore, e-cigarette only
users were show to have 97% drop in NNAL levels, a toxic compound closely
associated with lung cancer.
Volatile organic
compounds, including highly carcinogenic acrylamide and cyanide-releasing
acrylonitrile, were drastically reduced in vape only users.
Those who
continued to smoke while also vaping did not enjoy the same levels, further
shining light upon the danger of traditional tobacco products.
Dr Lion Shahab, a
senior lecturer at the department had this to say:
“Our study adds to existing evidence showing
that e-cigarettes and NRT are far safer than smoking, and suggests that there
is a very low risk associated with their long-term use."
“We’ve shown that the levels of toxic chemicals
in the body from e-cigarettes are considerably lower than suggested in previous
studies using simulated experiments."
“This means some doubts about the safety of
e-cigarettes may be wrong. Our results also suggest that while e-cigarettes are
not only safer, the amount of nicotine they provide is not noticeably different
to conventional cigarettes."
“This can help people to stop smoking altogether
by dealing with their cravings in a safer way.”
Professor Kevin
Fenton, the national health director of health and wellbeing at Public Heath
England, supported the study:
“This study provides further evidence that
switching to e-cigarettes can significantly reduce harm to smokers, with
greatly reduced exposure to carcinogens and toxins."
Finally,
e-cigarette users can rest a little easier. Previous research was keen to shoot
down the positives of vaping, and was quick to demonize the practice. With
expert research and unbiased parties involved, it now seems that the truth
about vaping can be displayed with confidence.
source:
https://www.thevapecig.co.uk/news/category/cancer-research-uk/