A recent survey conducted by Milieu Insight, a consumer research and data analytics company, has revealed that young people in Southeast Asia are increasingly turning to vaping and heated tobacco products (HTPs) as alternatives to traditional cigarettes. The study, which polled over 18,000 legal-age adults across Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia, examined consumption trends, flavor preferences, purchase channels, reasons for use, and future adoption of these alternative nicotine products.
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A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Riverside has shed light on the potential risks of vaping during pregnancy, particularly when using e-cigarettes containing the flavor chemical menthol. The findings, published in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine, suggest that even low concentrations of menthol could adversely affect early stages of embryonic development.
Read moreA recent study by the Nordic Welfare Centre, spanning data from 2018 to 2024, has revealed that nearly 33 percent of Icelandic youth are now using nicotine pouches, marking the highest rate among Nordic countries. Despite this alarming trend, smoking rates remain remarkably low in Iceland, with only 6.6 percent of young people reported as smokers in 2023, compared to 12.1 to 19 percent elsewhere.
Read moreA recent umbrella review published in Tobacco Use Insights has found no significant variations in respiratory function among electronic cigarette users in the short or medium term, regardless of their usage patterns. The study, conducted by researchers from the Center of Excellence for the acceleration of Harm Reduction (CoEHAR) at the University of Catania, analyzed 12 systematic reviews on the effects of electronic cigarettes.
Read moreIn the ongoing battle against the harmful effects of traditional cigarettes, a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that electronic cigarettes, or vapes, are emerging as one of the most effective tools for smoking cessation. The Cochrane Library, a renowned global resource for healthcare decision-making, has recently compiled the findings of 88 studies conducted between 2021 and 2023, involving over 27,000 adult smokers. These studies compared the efficacy of vapes to other popular smoking cessation methods, such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and varenicline, a prescription medication designed to help smokers quit.
Read moreThe UK government has announced a comprehensive, £62 million study to investigate the long-term health effects of vaping on children and adolescents. The decade-long research project will track 100,000 individuals aged 8-18, collecting data on their behavior, biology, and health records.
Read moreStudy Challenges “Gateway” Theory, Highlights Need for Further Research
A large-scale review of 123 studies, encompassing data from approximately 4 million participants under the age of 29 in the U.S., Canada, and Western Europe, has found no conclusive evidence that vaping leads to cigarette smoking among youth. The findings, published in the journal Addiction, challenge the widely debated “gateway” theory and underscore the need for further research to establish any causal links between e-cigarette use and smoking initiation.
Read moreA University of Queensland study reveals smoking rates declined twice as fast in New Zealand compared to Australia, crediting less restrictive vaping policies. Between 2016-2023, New Zealand’s adult daily smoking rates fell by 10% annually, while Australia saw only a 5% annual drop. Researchers attribute this gap to differing approaches to vaping access.
Read moreA recent study conducted by the Union of Promoters and Entrepreneurs of Vaping (UPEV) and Sigma Dos reveals that vaping has helped 90% of users either quit traditional tobacco or significantly reduce their consumption. The report, titled ‘Habit and Use of Electronic Cigarettes,’ surveyed vapers across four Spanish cities—Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. It also found that 70% of ex-smokers who vape report improved health and feel motivated to quit nicotine entirely.
Read moreA recent review conducted by the In Silico research team, a project led by the Center of Excellence for the Acceleration of Harm Reduction (CoEHAR) at the University of Catania, has found that e-cigarettes are more effective compared to other treatments used for smoking cessation.
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