As such, this ban has not had a positive impact on public health
(F52) However, some were perturbed by the grazing pattern of use and worried that this meant they may be increasing their addiction to nicotine: Its so easy and less invasive I probably, yes I dont know, if I vape more than I would smoke (M40) Potential factors in supporting smoking abstinence Replication of smoking For those at the time of interview reporting vaping and abstinence from smoking, vaping was discussed as similar to smoking in meeting nicotine addiction needs, thus assisting the individual to avoid tobacco smoking relapse: the vaporiser is a very similar form of receiving the nicotine whereas if you just stick a mint (NRT) in your mouth thats completely different to smoking (M37) Ex-smokers also used their e-cigarette to meet psychological needs, e.g
Unlike secondhand smoke from cigarettes, e-cigarette aerosol contains ultrafine particles, nicotine, and toxic chemicals that can be inhaled by bystanders
Reproduction and fertility Smoking affects both male and female fertility
The study compares biomarker measures from Vuse consumers who have been using the product for over six months with the results from smokers, former smokers and never smokers
