Vaping an effective way to quit smoking

WHEN reading the report on Welsh plans to end smoking in Wales by 2030 (Western Mail, November 8), I was surprised to see vaping was not mentioned.

According to Public Health England, vaping is the most popular and one of the most effective ways to stop smoking.

The most recent Cochrane Review finds vaping to be more effective than Nicotine Replacement Therapy.

Vaping really comes into its own when used in conjunction with behavioural support – with stop smoking services in England that use vaping achieving quit rates between 59.7% and 74% between 2019 and 2020.

Vaping is endorsed by Public Health England, Cancer Research UK, the Royal College of Physicians, the British Heart Foundation and many other respected bodies as a tool to quit smoking.

When will Wales join them and start accelerating Welsh cessation rates?

James Dunworth Chair E-Cigarette Direct Independent British Vaping Trade Association Steering Committee