Woman smoking e-cigarette
Researchers at the University of Dundee in the UK are asking smokers for help with a research project which looks into the effects of e-cigs and vaping.
The study, which is funded by the British Heart Foundation, is looking to recruit 135 volunteers over the age of 18 who have been smokers for two years or longer.
Dr. Jacob George from the University is leading the study. “This is a vital question we need to answer – what actually are the effects of e-cigarettes?” he said.
“There is little scientific evidence which really shows the benefits or otherwise of using e-cigarettes as opposed to tobacco.
“We want to test the effects of e-cigarettes, with and without nicotine, on the blood vessels — a key health indicator — and compare them to tobacco cigarettes.
“To do that we really need the help of people who smoke, not only those who may be thinking of stopping or switching to e-cigarettes but also smokers who don’t want give up but want to be involved.
“They can really help us without too much time required on their part, so I would appeal to all smokers to get involved and make a real difference.”
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