Is there evidence that safer nicotine products can reduce harm at a population level?
Yes, there is evidence that safer nicotine products can have a major positive impact on consumer choices and public health. For example:Many Japanese smokers have switched away from smoking and...
Will people switch to safer nicotine products instead of smoking?
Yes. In fact, people have already switched in their millions. We estimate that in a decade, the number of people who use safer nicotine products globally has risen to 98 million. This shows how...
Is vaping a gateway to smoking for young people?
This theory does not stand up to scrutiny with the evidence currently available. For example, in the USA, smoking among teenagers has been falling for many years, while at the same time e-ciga...
Is nicotine bad for you?
Many people - including many health professionals - believe it is the nicotine in cigarettes which causes cancer. This is wrong. It is the toxins in cigarettes, released when tobacco is burned, ...
Is second-hand vaping bad for you?
While people might see some vapers breathing out ‘clouds’ of what looks like smoke, it is in fact vapour. There is no evidence of harm to bystanders caused by e-cigarette vapour.
Is nicotine addictive?
It is true that people smoke to consume nicotine. Many people report that nicotine brings them benefits. It can offer relief from stress or help focus attention. This can make it difficult for peo...
Do safer nicotine products help people quit smoking?
Many people quit smoking with no assistance at all. Other people benefit from using nicotine replacement therapy or medicines, although relapse rates are high. But many people who smoke either ...
Why can’t people just quit smoking?
Many people successfully quit smoking with no assistance at all. Others quit using nicotine replacement therapy or medicines, although relapse rates are high. But there are still many people who s...
Why does the GSTHR use ‘vaping product’ as well as ‘e-cigarette’?
We recognise that many people use the term e-cigarette. However, we prefer the terms ‘vaping product’ or ‘vaping device’. ‘E-cigarette’ is too easily confused with the idea of smoking a cigarett...
Why are there so many legal moves to ban vaping flavours?
There are many legal cases around the world which focus on banning the sale of e-liquids in flavours other than tobacco or menthol flavour. Flavour bans are usually suggested by people who beli...