Granny's Blog on Ecigs.   MYTH Versus FACT

According to recent scientific studies I am posting a few scientific facts versus the myths tobacco opponents may want the public to believe about Ecigs (electronic vapor cigarettes).  Please be aware that I am not encouraging the use of tobacco products and/or smokeless tobacco products.  It is an individual's choice to make his or her own decisions. But as my Grandfather use to say: "Make Informed Decisions".  Therefore, I am presenting this in Granny's Blog as information to allow "informed decisions" not decisions made upon myths or misinformation.  All tobacco products whether smokeless or not do carry risks.  However, all of us are met with risks each day in one way or another and usually because we are not informed with facts, usually we are presented with half truths and thus, we make decisions that put us at risk and consequences.
If you do not smoke, please do not start. However, if you are wanting to quit or tried, perhaps you may find this information valuable in assisting you in making your "informed" decision and choice you have to assist you in your goals.

MYTH
Opponents may have you believe that Ecigs do not reduce tobacco harmful effects.
FACT
Scientific laboratory studies reflect Ecigs significantly reduce tobacco use risks by 98 percent.

MYTH
A greater danger of mouth cancer and other diseases (associated with tobacco smokers) in smokeless tobacco Ecigs.
FACT
Studies show that smokeless tobacco carries little or no risk of cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, or neurodegenerative diseases.

MYTH
Using smokeless tobacco (Ecigs) should not be used to quit smoking. There are current aids that help smokers to quit smoking.,
FACT
This is a half truth. There are current aids to help people to quit smoking, However, studies show that people who try to quit with current aids have a success rate of 10 to 20%.  The quitting success among those who switch to smokeless products have a 70% plus success.

MYTH
Ecigs smokeless products have harmful chemicals.
FACT
Ecigs do provide the smoker with a certain amount of nicotine through a solution of water, nicotine, propylene glycol, and flavorings.  This process avoids the carcinogens that are present in tobacco smokes. In addition, the dose amount of nicotine in the Ecig can be controlled by the user whereby the dosage they receive can be gradually lowered as his/her dependency begins to subside.

These are just a few of the facts and myths that are being put out to the public. It should be noted that it is not the nicotine that cause the most harm to smokers, but the tobacco combustion. This is why it could be argued that second hand smoke is harmful to others. The "smoke" from the Ecigs is water vapor not a combustion.  Thus not harmful the user nor those around the user.

Note: These facts were taken from the publication by American Council on Science and Health. You can visit the organization's website at acsh.org.