A study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, showed that e-cig could be a viable smoking cessation option. Electric cigarettes have lately been under a lot of discussions and news headlines due to their increasing trend various health benefits. E-cigs or e cigarettes have brought about a revolutionary transformation in the smoking habits of tobacco addicts. Numerous researches are underway on electric cigarettes to be used as a tool for smoking cessation as well as changes in health including the symptoms caused by real cigarette smoking habits. The American Association of Public Health Physicians (AAPHP) has already publicly announced their support of e cigs to adults.

Electronic cigarettes, or vapor cigarettes as they are also called, contain a super heating cartridge that generates a small dose of nicotine in the form of water vapor. The nicotine is absorbed by the body and all that remains while exhalation is water vapor, which the industry claims leaves no harm to the person smoking and also nearby people. The e cigarettes do not contain any chemicals or carcinogens responsible for causing cancer. Additionally, e cigarette user reviews clearly encourage its role as a great tool to quit smoking altogether.

What is AJPM (American Journal of Preventive Medicine)?

The American Journal of Preventive Medicine is the official journal of the American College of Preventive Medicine and the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research. It publishes articles in the areas of prevention research, teaching, practice and policy. Original research is published on interventions aimed at the prevention of chronic and acute disease and the promotion of individual and community health. Of particular emphasis are papers that address the primary and secondary prevention of important clinical, behavioral and public health issues such as injury and violence, infectious disease, women’s health, smoking, sedentary behaviors and physical activity, nutrition, diabetes, obesity, and alcohol and drug abuse. Papers also address educational initiatives aimed at improving the ability of health professionals to provide effective clinical prevention and public health services. Papers on health services research pertinent to prevention and public health are also published. The journal also publishes official policy statements from the two co-sponsoring organizations, review articles, media reviews, and editorials. Finally, the journal periodically publishes supplements and special theme issues devoted to areas of current interest to the prevention community.