Monday, 26 July 2021, 12:49 pm
A University of Otago study that claims the transition
from cigarettes to vaping is not as straightforward as many
think is not helpful to the many Kiwis desperate to quit
smoking, says one leading Tobacco Harm Reduction
Advocate.
“The process of kicking cigarettes, via
vaping, is never straightforward and it does vary from
smoker to smoker. However, what the University of Otago
researchers fail to acknowledge is despite this, vaping
remains the most effective smoking cessation tool in the
world by a long shot. What’s more, ongoing personalised
support is key,” says Nancy Loucas, co-director of the