Harm Reduct J October 2013 PMID 24090432

A fresh look at tobacco harm reduction: the case for the electronic cigarette.

Riccardo Polosa, Brad Rodu, Pasquale Caponnetto, Marilena Maglia, Cirino Raciti

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Mentions

18
Peak: 5 in Oct 2020
across 4 sources since Dec 2016

Extended reach

50,081
potential audience

Total likes

55

Video views

8,267

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Dec 2016 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

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What people are saying

The group collectively exhibits strong agreement with the article's message, with posts referencing detailed sections such as 'Toxicological characterization' and emphasizing that e-cigarettes lack harmful chemicals found in traditional cigarettes. Words like 'balanced,' 'accurate,' and phrases like 'Tobacco Harm Reduction saves lives' demonstrate an overall positive tone and recognition of the article's significance in shaping health policies and perceptions.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the article's perspective, emphasizing the benefits of e-cigarettes and harm reduction.

InterestModerate interest

Posts reflect some curiosity and acknowledgment of the topic's importance, though not deeply analytical.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants cite specific aspects like the toxicological profile and the regulatory stance, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Strong messages highlight the potential for tobacco harm reduction to save lives and influence public health debates.

Abstract in brief

  • This article discusses how using electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) can significantly reduce health risks for smokers by offering a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking, particularly because e-cigs deliver nicotine without the harmful combustion products.
  • It highlights that traditional smoking cessation methods often require complete abstinence from nicotine, which many smokers find difficult, whereas tobacco harm reduction with products like e-cigs or smokeless tobacco can serve as a practical compromise.
  • The focus is on the potential of e-cigs to be a safe, acceptable, and effective long-term substitute for smoking, aiming to improve health outcomes by providing a less harmful way to enjoy nicotine while reducing exposure to dangerous chemicals.

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American Vaping Assn
@AVABoard · X

Think you know nicotine? Here's a quote from a 2013 report (below). But you should also check out @Biebert 's new film You Don't Know Nicotine to really understand all the benefits of nicotine outside of tobacco and vapor products. @KnowNicotine https://t.co/c5TlAEswNV https://t.co/JmdcLvKMKl

Oct 9, 2020 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 12,494 followers View post →
Skip Murray, DSP, TTS
@imaracingmom · X

@lmstroud89 @EvaWiseman @HannahYasharoff @jortved @ImogenWK @magdajtaylor 8/8 Sigh....... and that was just the first few hits of my search. I'm going to go sit in my corner and be sad for a minute. And then get back to work. Tobacco Harm Reduction saves lives. https://t.co/JcLjfi9Igb

Jan 30, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 6,914 followers View post →
Beki Jane
@bekijane · X

@AntiEVidiots @mrmiley @Always_Boots Finally, some bedtime reading. This is the level that I've been researching at since 2014. There is one section in here that's really worth your time. "Toxicological characterization of e-cigarettes." This is balanced, accurate, explained well. https://t.co/y6OPyX7BIp

Jun 2, 2025 · 1 like · 841 followers View post →
xavier limodin
@XLimodin · X

@myjojo122 @GoBeepUK @VaporLawyer @FDACommissioner @LinkedIn A fresh look at tobacco harm reduction: the case for the electronic cigarette. Riccardo PolosaEmail author, Brad Rodu, Pasquale Caponnetto, Marilena Maglia and Cirino Raciti https://t.co/IY5XqB3J6T

Jun 25, 2019 · 1 like · 176 followers View post →
Allison
@alli_vapes · X

RT @AVABoard: Think you know nicotine? Here's a quote from a 2013 report (below). But you should also check out @Biebert 's new film You Do…

Oct 9, 2020 · 4 shares · 7,779 followers View post →
Lisa Ciarlone
@LisaCiarlone · X

@82jrlove @KimminsJason @Alphafox78 There are no chemicals in vaping like cigarettes. Nicotine vaping ingredients: VG, PG, Water-soluble Flavor extract and nicotine. https://t.co/bUYNVnVYCi https://t.co/tuEZNor2EV

Mar 13, 2025 · 5,574 followers View post →

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Beki Jane
@bekijane · X

@AntiEVidiots @mrmiley @Always_Boots Finally, some bedtime reading. This is the level that I've been researching at since 2014. There is one section in here that's really worth your time. "Toxicological characterization of e-cigarettes." This is balanced, accurate, explained well. https://t.co/y6OPyX7BIp

Jun 2, 2025 · 1 like · 841 followers View post →
Lisa Ciarlone
@LisaCiarlone · X

@82jrlove @KimminsJason @Alphafox78 There are no chemicals in vaping like cigarettes. Nicotine vaping ingredients: VG, PG, Water-soluble Flavor extract and nicotine. https://t.co/bUYNVnVYCi https://t.co/tuEZNor2EV

Mar 13, 2025 · 5,574 followers View post →
Rawg Slinkard
@Rawgster · X

RT @imaracingmom: @lmstroud89 @EvaWiseman @HannahYasharoff @jortved @ImogenWK @magdajtaylor 8/8 Sigh....... and that was just the first few…

Jan 30, 2024 · 1 share · 2,724 followers View post →
Skip Murray, DSP, TTS
@imaracingmom · X

@lmstroud89 @EvaWiseman @HannahYasharoff @jortved @ImogenWK @magdajtaylor 8/8 Sigh....... and that was just the first few hits of my search. I'm going to go sit in my corner and be sad for a minute. And then get back to work. Tobacco Harm Reduction saves lives. https://t.co/JcLjfi9Igb

Jan 30, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 6,914 followers View post →
Vaping Advocacy & Education Project
@VAEPinfo · X

@robert3424 As per the reference (found at the bottom of each VAEP Shareable), long-term was set at 2 years. https://t.co/lda8xwtPic

Feb 6, 2023 · 1,584 followers View post →
VoV Bangladesh
@VoVBangladesh · X

WHO (World Health Organization) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) stated that the key to reduce the health burden of tobacco is to encourage cessation among smokers. Read more: https://t.co/rZmYERIoSh #RightToVape #RightToChoice #RightToBetterHealth https://t.co/fYXBWOpYqA

Nov 12, 2021 · 151 followers View post →
Mark Riseley
@markriseley · X

RT @AVABoard: Think you know nicotine? Here's a quote from a 2013 report (below). But you should also check out @Biebert 's new film You Do…

Oct 10, 2020 · 4 shares · 367 followers View post →
Shannon Brown
@BrownGeary · X

RT @AVABoard: Think you know nicotine? Here's a quote from a 2013 report (below). But you should also check out @Biebert 's new film You Do…

Oct 9, 2020 · 4 shares · 243 followers View post →
Henri
@PantherNoster · X

RT @AVABoard: Think you know nicotine? Here's a quote from a 2013 report (below). But you should also check out @Biebert 's new film You Do…

Oct 9, 2020 · 4 shares · 2,884 followers View post →
Allison
@alli_vapes · X

RT @AVABoard: Think you know nicotine? Here's a quote from a 2013 report (below). But you should also check out @Biebert 's new film You Do…

Oct 9, 2020 · 4 shares · 7,779 followers View post →
American Vaping Assn
@AVABoard · X

Think you know nicotine? Here's a quote from a 2013 report (below). But you should also check out @Biebert 's new film You Don't Know Nicotine to really understand all the benefits of nicotine outside of tobacco and vapor products. @KnowNicotine https://t.co/c5TlAEswNV https://t.co/JmdcLvKMKl

Oct 9, 2020 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 12,494 followers View post →
xavier limodin
@XLimodin · X

@myjojo122 @GoBeepUK @VaporLawyer @FDACommissioner @LinkedIn A fresh look at tobacco harm reduction: the case for the electronic cigarette. Riccardo PolosaEmail author, Brad Rodu, Pasquale Caponnetto, Marilena Maglia and Cirino Raciti https://t.co/IY5XqB3J6T

Jun 25, 2019 · 1 like · 176 followers View post →
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