The latest scientific study on allowing easier access to vaping in Australia, would in fact increase the quit smoking rate.
A study by Colin Mendelsohn, Wayne Hall and Ron Borland states that
Vaping is widely used globally, either as a smoking cessation aid or an alternative to smoking. However, the
sale and use of nicotine for vaping is effectively banned
in Australia.
The study objective was to find out if easier access to vaping could help lower smoking rates in Australia. The report goes on to say
In one trial of 886 smokers by Hajek et al., run within
the National Health Service stop-smoking service, those
randomised to vaping with a modern device and quitting support were nearly twice as likely to quit as
smokers who were given NRT
The report has received media coverage from Chanel 7
It would seem that finally some positive aspects of vaping in Australia are gaining momentum in spite of recent negative media coverage in the United States. If you would like to know more about this article and how easier access to vaping in Australia could contribute to cigarette users quit smoking habits read more here
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