Will people switch to safer nicotine products instead of smoking?
Many people who smoke switch completely to safer nicotine products instead of continuing to smoke cigarettes.
Is smoking still a problem?
Despite decades of tobacco control efforts, around 1.1 billion people worldwide still smoke. Around half of all people who smoke will die prematurely from smoking-related diseases.
Why can’t people just quit smoking?
Many people successfully quit smoking without assistance. Others quit using nicotine replacement therapy or medicines, although relapse rates are high.
Why is smoking bad for you?
When a cigarette burns, temperatures at the burning tip reach around 700–900°C, producing smoke that contains more than 7,000 chemical compounds, many of which are toxic.
Do e-cigarettes or vaping products have their own health risks?
Nicotine vaping products are not risk-free, but current evidence indicates they are substantially less harmful than smoking combustible cigarettes.
Does nicotine damage teenagers’ brains?
The effects of nicotine on the developing adolescent brain remain the subject of ongoing research.
Is second-hand vaping bad for you?
Current evidence indicates that exposure to second-hand vapour from nicotine vaping products is substantially lower risk than exposure to second-hand cigarette smoke.
Why does the GSTHR use "vaping product" as well as "e-cigarette"?
GSTHR uses both "vaping product" and "e-cigarette", although we generally prefer the term "vaping product".
What is the most effective way to reduce smoking-related deaths?
Reducing smoking-related deaths requires effective tobacco control policies, including wider access to tobacco harm reduction for people who smoke.
Is nicotine addictive?
Nicotine can be addictive, but it is not the primary cause of smoking-related disease.