Vaping as a harm reduction strategy: lessons from the past

• Main Author: Ab Rahman, Jamalludin
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: IIUM Press 2024
• Subjects: RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/115585/1/115585_Vaping%20as%20a%20harm%20reduction%20strategy.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/115585/2/115585_Vaping%20as%20a%20harm%20reduction%20strategy_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/115585/3/115585_Vaping%20as%20a%20harm%20reduction%20strategy_WOS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/115585/; https://journals.iium.edu.my/kom/index.php/imjm/article/view/2730

The rise of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), or vaping devices, has led to debates on their role in harm reduction for smokers. While proponents argue that vaping reduces exposure to harmful chemicals from tobacco, it is important to recognise the potential risks and lack of comprehensive evide...