Journal article
The efficacy and short-term effects of electronic cigarettes as a method for smoking cessation: a systematic review and a meta-analysis
Abstract
ObjectivesE-cigarettes are increasingly popular as smoking cessation aids. This review assessed the efficacy of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation as well as desire to smoke, withdrawal symptoms, and adverse events in adult smokers.MethodsA systematic review was conducted. Studies comparing e-cigarettes to other nicotine replacement therapies or placebo were included. Data were pooled using meta-analysis.ResultsOf 569 articles, 5 were eligible. …
Authors
Khoudigian S; Devji T; Lytvyn L; Campbell K; Hopkins R; O’Reilly D
Journal
International Journal of Public Health, Vol. 61, No. 2, pp. 257–267
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
March 2016
DOI
10.1007/s00038-016-0786-z
ISSN
0367-4274