We all know the health problems that are caused by smoking – from lung cancer to cardiovascular disease to emphysema and other debilitating lung diseases. On a cosmetic level, smokers also experience a great of damage to their skin and teeth, ageing them many years.
Recent statistics show that smoking is directly related to over 100 000 deaths in the UK every year. Of these deaths, over 40 000 are cancer-related, over 30 000 are due to cardiovascular disease and 29 000 are from other chronic lung diseases.
Despite knowing about the inherent health risks of smoking, its addictive quality makes it difficult for individuals to quit. While Nicotine gum and patches help users to quit, e-cigarettes present another alternative. They contain only nicotine, so users forego all of the dangerous health risks that traditional cigarettes provide.
The health benefits of switching to Electronic Cigarettes above traditional cigarettes are listed below:
- No Carcinogens
- No Toxins
- No Passive Smoking Effect
- No Aging of the Skin
- No Yellowing of the Teeth
These results have been proven by various medical studies which have been conducted recently. One study, which can be found on BioMedicalCentral, shows that no serious adverse effects took place among traditional smokers who switched to e-cigarettes. In fact, 22% quit smoking completely while 32% cut down on their consumption.
