Smoking - Prevention, Cessation and Health Effects

Edited by Li Ping Wong and Victor Hoe

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Abstract: Smoking can lead to a variety of ongoing complications in the body, as well as long-term effects on body systems. While smoking can increase the risk of a variety of problems over several years, some of the bodily effects are immediate. This book provides a comprehensive overview of opinions and research findings on smoking and its harmful effects and serves as a valuable reference for researchers and the general public. The issue of electronic cigarettes is one of the most controversial topics in public health. This book also provides an overview of electronic cigarettes and their efficacy as smoking cessation aids. Because there is intense debate and dividing opinions about their use patterns and health concerns, up-to-date evidence of the health risks and safety of electronic cigarettes are discussed. This book also highlights the policies and regulations on electronic cigarettes that vary across countries. Lastly, readers are also enlightened on the future perspectives of electronic cigarettes and whether they are a threat or an opportunity for public health.

JEL-codes: I11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
ISBN: 978-1-78923-879-2
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Antagonism of Opioid ? Receptors for Smoking Cessation

Xiu Liu

Impact of Smoking in a Tobacco-Growing Developing Country: A Review

Ignatio Madanhire and Charles Mbohwa

Pain Associated with the Use of Electronic Cigarettes

Linda Tang

Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes in the United States

Azim Chowdhury

What is e-Cigarette and Associated Health Risks

Narendra Maddu

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DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.77769

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