E-cigarettes have been dominating the health-related headlines in recent months. Unfortunately, much of the information surrounding e-cigarettes is based on pure speculation and misinformation. If you are considering e-cigarettes as a way to quit smoking or you just want to try vaping, it can be hard to find genuine information on the health impact of e-cigarettes.
Below is a selection of the biggest myths related to e-cigarettes and a look at whether the statements are fact or fiction.
Myth #1: E-cigarettes are harmful because of nicotine
Whether it is traditional cigarettes or e-cigarettes, a common assumption is to blame nicotine for the damaging health impact. But studies have actually showed nicotine’s impact on the body is minimal, although it is addictive.
The additives, the burning effect and chemicals cause the detrimental impact of…show more content… In England, a report was recently published calling for e-cigarettes to be prescribed for people looking to quit smoking.
Myth #5: Vapour is as bad as second-hand smoke
Studies have shown that e-cigarette vapour does contain small quantities of chemicals, which could potentially have a carcinogenic effect. Nonetheless, the same studies have concluded that the concentrations are so low that they are not considered a health risk for bystanders.
Traditional tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals in large quantities, causing real damage to people simply breathing in the smoke. On e-cigarettes, the level of these chemicals is far lower, if found at all.
Myth #6: E-cigarettes are equally harmful to smoking
Overall, the health impact of e-cigarettes is proving to be less damaging to smoking. Studies are looking into the chemicals in e-liquids, the impact of the vapour to user’s lungs and cells, and the levels of chemicals released when vaping. So far, in many of these studies the negative impact of e-cigarettes continues to remain
