VapeMama Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 This was in the newsletter I get from SmartVapes. CDC Study Disproves Anti-Vaping ClaimsAn October 2015 CDC study sheds light on vaping habits and shows that fears about vaping as a tobacco gateway for non-smokers and minors are unfounded. Less than 4% of "never smokers" have tried electronic cigarettes and fewer still are using the devices daily. The most populous vaping group are current and recent smokers. 55% of recent smokers have tried electronic cigarettes, while 22% of recent former smokers are currently using ecigarettes.The national health survey is the first of its kind. Finally an authoritative US government body has compiled evidence that vaping is not popular with non-smokers and is used by a large group of people who have recently quit smoking altogether. The report found that approximately 12% of people had ever tried electronic cigarettes. While anti-vaping groups warn about the dangers of electronic cigarettes, the truth is that adults are turning to ecigs as a harm reduction and a nicotine replacement therapy. It is no coincidence that more than half of those who recently quit smoking are also users of electronic cigarettes. Vapers will not be surprised to hear this news. Anecdotal evidence of the helpful potential for the technology has been known for years. Vapers report success in staying away from combustible tobacco with vape starter kits, mods, and ejuice. Now armed with credible evidence from the CDC, ecig advocates will be able to demonstrate why electronic cigarettes should be exempt from limiting regulation and taxation. The CDC study also shows that vaping is catching on in a big way. If 3.7% of the US population is vaping every day or some days, then that is almost 12 million people. While some officials are still calling for more regulation of the devices, perhaps the recent data will help educate legislators on the utility of this potentially life-saving technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthling789 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Fantastic find Vapemama... I'm pulling the link to the study and going over it with a fine-toothed comb, but just the info you posted above should help greatly in our fight against regulation and Big-Government/Big-Tobacco control Also, contrast the 3.7% of Americans currently vaping daily to the 18% (estimated by CDC) of Americans still smoking at least half-a-pack daily...Hmmm... makes you REALLY think now, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compenstine Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I have shared it on Twitter and FB. Thanks for the link Vapemama! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Go you! Thanks for sharing the good news. Seems like today's full of happy things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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