Vapeboss – A study titled, "Effect of vaping on past-year smoking cessation success of Australians in 2019 – evidence from a national survey," involved 1,601 smokers and found that using e-cigarettes to quit smoking increased the chances of success by 68%-124% compared to not vaping at all. Consistent with previous findings, these data once again show that vaping is more effective in helping smokers quit.

Interestingly, the best results were observed in vapers who obtained e-liquids from foreign websites. Another curious finding revealed that using a smartphone app combined with vaping increased the likelihood of quitting smoking by 74% compared to not using an app.

Regarding the study, renowned smoking cessation expert Dr. Colin Mendelsohn summarized several other findings. "Smokers who sought help from a doctor had a 12% lower quit rate compared to those who did not seek a doctor's help. NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy) users had a 25% lower chance of quitting smoking compared to those who did not use NRT. Those who used Quitline experienced a 50% decrease in quit rates."

The importance of including vape in smoking cessation strategies

Meanwhile, study author Dr. Mark Chambers from the University of New South Wales reiterated the importance of incorporating vaping products into smoking cessation strategies.

"This study provides evidence that Australians who used e-cigarettes for smoking cessation attempts in 2019 were more successful than those who did not. Therefore, increasing access to nicotine e-cigarettes in Australia is expected to help some Australian smokers quit," he asserted.

Source: Vapingpost