November 27, 2017
Are Electronic Cigarettes A Good Alternative To Smoking Or A Hazard?
Nowadays, the use of electronic cigarettes has been popularized and is becoming an alternative cigarette to smoke. However, there is still no definite conclusion whether it is safe to use and is it an effective way to quit smoking a real cigarette? According to some research, electronic cigarettes are made to bypass any health risk that an individual can receive by cigarette smoking.
It also claimed that it helps smokers to quit smoking while others suggest that you can truly experience its benefits. Cutting down your health risk to certain illnesses and diseases can be done slowly by desensitizing yourself away from smoking a cigarette. This is why electronic cigarettes are offered as an alternative until such time that you won’t even look at a pack of cigarette.
However, this doesn’t only aim for older individuals to quit smoking, but there are also few studies that show evidence that vaping can be harmful in some cases. So, boils down to a decision whether you’d like to pursue vaping an electronic cigarette or not? Marketing shows that it is safe to use. Thus it offers a variation of flavors wherein manufacturers are keen enough to attract younger generation and early adolescence to purchase this innovative idea.
During 2016, it has been noted by a general surgeon that electronic cigarette became a public concern. There are five reasons as to why using electronic cigarettes becomes an alarming cause. Here are the following.
1. It contains nicotine- some e-cigarettes are found to have a nicotine component which is still considered to be dangerous to the health. This can be addictive, and even while you are planning to quit smoking, it can trigger the cause of having to smoke again. It is very dangerous for pregnant women to try vaping with an e-cigarette as this can cause a fatal defect.
2. The aerosol is containing solvents- Of course, to fully use the gadget you need an electronic juice for a vaping experience. Most of this e-liquid is flavored which according to the general surgeon it is harmful to the body system.
3. It can expose the lungs- There will be different substances wherein vaping can be dangerous. One of these is called Diacetyl. This ingredient can ultimately cause an irreversible respiratory failure. Moreover, if it is swallowed accidentally, it can be a potential danger and hazard to your health.
4. Vaping community- Although you may find it queer that vaping together with other people who are into electronic cigarette may have the tendency not to stop smoking for that matter. It may be the cause to trigger smoking instead of decreasing the chance to smoke again. If you want to quit smoking fully, choose the type of people who are motivated and focused.
Bottom line
Indeed, the use of electronic cigarette can help you quit smoking. However, since there is no specific conclusion whether the use of an e-cigarette is safe and effective. Although using it may be less harmful compared to an actual cigarette. As this has an added component of nicotine, vaping can be a form of activity that may be highly addictive and becomes a risk among teenagers and young adolescents.
In conclusion, there are several ways for you to quit smoking. Electronic cigarettes may be a good alternative for you to quit smoking but you must understand your risks as you are using it. Get to know the manufacturer of its electronic liquids and always check the labels before any purchase. If you are planning to use it as your business, there are certain rules and regulations that you must follow to avoid legal concerns to the public.
February 2, 2018
US Study Shows Most Smokers Are Unhappy About Cigarette Addiction
By Mary in Health, Smoking No Comments
While it is often assumed that most smokers are happy to continue with their cigarette habit, in fact it appears that the opposite is more likely to be the case. Recent research carried out at the the GSU (Georgia State University)’s school of public health has shown that more than 80% of smokers involved in their study regretted ever taking up the habit and were unhappy about their addiction.
No Loss Of Pleasure Linked To Quitting
When smokers were asked, as part of the research, to verbalize their initial thoughts when bringing cigarettes to mind, some of the most common replies were “additive”, “cancer”, “expensive”, “stupid”, “dangerous” and “stinky”. The evidence therefore seems quite clear that the concept that the regulators currently have that smokers traditionally link the idea of quitting with a “loss of pleasure” is actually incorrect and misguided, since smokers do not seem to link pleasure with the habit in the first place.
The researchers are now urging the regulators to keep in mind that the number of smokers who expressed unhappiness about being addicted to cigarettes greatly outnumbered those who were keen to continue smoking when coming up with new regulations. They also pointed out that discontented smokers could benefited from improved welfare if new regulations were able to help them to escape their worries about the potential help effects of continuing to smoke.
Smokers With Psychological Distress Trying To Kick The Habit
This latest research backs up an earlier study this year which revealed that even those smokers who were suffering from high levels of psychological distress were working harder to decrease the number of cigarettes they smoked, thus emphasising the fact that, with an effective tobacco control policy in place, even the most dedicated smokers can make the effort to change with time.
The research covered 120,000 smokers who were asked about their attempts to quit and their smoking behaviour as well as their mental health. The data showed that smokers in all of the mental health categories smoked less in 2015 than they had in 1997, with even the most psychologically distressed patients dropping the number of cigarettes smoked to 14.5 from an average of 19.6.
These findings indicated that, since these smokers were keen to quit the habit, they could do with further help to give up, perhaps through encouraging them to use electronic cigarettes. Vaping has been shown to be very effective in reducing the health risks associated with smoking and also in helping smokers to give up tobacco. While finding a reliable electronic cigarette can be very time consuming, once smokers have settled on the right vaping device for them, they have an excellent chance of reducing their cigarette use and eventually giving up the habit completely.
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