360 doi: (Published 17 January 2018) Cite this as: BMJ 2018;360:j5543 Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, senior researcher1, Rachna Begh, NIHR postdoctoral research fellow1, Paul Aveyard, professor of behavioural medicine1 1 Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, University of Oxford, Oxford UK OX2 6GG, UK Correspondence to: J Hartmann-Boyce Jamie phc.ox.ac.uk What you need to know Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were originally designed as a smoking cessation aid, and the limited evidence available suggests e-cigarettes containing nicotine may help people stop smoking Evidence suggests e-cigarettes are considerably safer than traditional cigarettes The technology used in e-cigarettes has evolved considerably over time, and newer devices are typically better at delivering nicotine, which might enhance effectiveness A 42 year old electrician has tried to stop smoking several times, including with the aid of pharmacotherapy and behavioural support
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