Summary
Introduction:
This text is a summary of an observational study conducted among Malaysian vapers to assess the safety and effectiveness of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) over a one-month period. The study included 220 participants who were divided into two groups based on their smoking status: single users (those who use e-cigs only) and dual users (those who use e-cigs along with tobacco cigarettes). The study aimed to evaluate the smoking cessation rate, adverse effects, withdrawal symptoms, and smoking-related diseases among both groups.
Key Points:
* The study included 220 participants, with 148 documented as dual users and 70 as single users.
* At the end of the one-month study period, 28.44% of the participants (62 out of 218) had refrained from tobacco smoking.
* More single users (72.9%) were abstained from tobacco smoking as compared to dual users (7.4%).
* The most common adverse effects observed in dual users were coughing, breathing problems, and craving, whereas in single users, high appetite cases were documented.
* No cases of any diseases were reported among both users during the whole study period.
* Single users experienced less adverse effects and withdrawal symptoms as compared to dual users.
* The study suggests that e-cigs may help smokers quit or reduce their tobacco cigarette consumption, but further studies are needed to confirm its long-term safety and effectiveness.
Main Message:
The study indicates that e-cigs may be an effective tool for smoking cessation, especially among single users. However, more research is needed to establish the long-term safety and effectiveness of e-cigs as a smoking cessation aid. The study also highlights the need for regulatory laws to prevent the misuse of e-cigs by nonsmokers and adolescents. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the safety and effectiveness of e-cigs among Malaysian vapers, which can inform regulatory decisions and public health policies.
Citation
Rahman, Azizur, MohamadHaniki Nik Mohamad, and Shazia Jamshed. “Evaluating Effectiveness and Safety toward Electronic Cigarette among Malaysian Vapers: One-Month Observational Study.” Archives of Pharmacy Practice 7, no. 2 (2016): 43. https://doi.org/10.4103/2045-080X.181038.
