Research progress in smoking cessation using electronic cigarettes

VernacularTitle:电子烟辅助戒烟的研究进展
Author: Xun YU ; Jianhua CHEN ; Lemeng ZHANG
Keywords: Smoking cessation; Tobacco; Electronic cigarettes
From: Chinese Journal of Health Management 2017;11(2):188-192
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Electronic cigarettes (EC) are battery-powered devices that deliver aerosolized nicotine to users.EC has been reported to contain less carcinogens than traditional cigarettes,cause less lung effects and may help with smoking cessation.EC are an increasingly popular device that could serve as a smoking cessation product.But the effect of smoking cessation has not been confirmed and use of EC may bring potential health problem.This study reviewed the research progress in smoking cessation by using EC.