Much of what I discuss in this post will refer to the following article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/09/vape-shops-open-nhs-hospital-sites-bid-stub-smoking/
Two hospitals in the West Midlands have sparked controversy, after introducing vaping facilities in an attempt to 'combat smoking' - but is this really the most effective way to solve the problem?
Firstly, both of these things involve breathing in unnatural chemicals. Not a compelling start for the 'pro vape' argument, is it?
Inhaling any sort of unnatural chemical is inevitably going to cause harm - just because it's Mint Aero™ flavoured, it doesn't make it okay! In fact, in the long-term, vaping has the same side-effects as smoking: a laboratory study was conducted, looking at the effects of e-cigarette liquid on the lungs, and the results were as follows:
These names seem playful - does this mean that these vapes are aimed towards a younger demographic? Because that is certainly unacceptable: if these vapes are, supposedly, targeted towards smokers, why do the names suggest that they are more targeted towards teenagers? It appears that they are trying to sell themselves as a leisurely product, not as a functional treatment for smokers.
It all seems like a scam to me - a money-grab, if you will.
By opening up vape stores, you're replacing one problem with another, and not actively tackling the issue, which is to prevent smoking.
As vaping has become more mainstream in recent years, it is a whole new problem - how will we stop that, when it gets out of hand?
The answer: by replacing these vape facilities with a 24-hour advice and support service in the hospitals for those who want to quit smoking. By doing this, we are directly working towards a solution to smoking, and avoiding an additional complication.
Yes, it's that simple! I'm surprised no one thought of it earlier, to be honest...
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But perhaps I've missed something - is vaping the way to go? Would it help you on the path to quitting smoking? Let me know!
- R
Two hospitals in the West Midlands have sparked controversy, after introducing vaping facilities in an attempt to 'combat smoking' - but is this really the most effective way to solve the problem?
Vaping vs. Smoking
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| Vapes can contain some of the same cancer-causing chemicals found in cigarettes. |
Firstly, both of these things involve breathing in unnatural chemicals. Not a compelling start for the 'pro vape' argument, is it?
Inhaling any sort of unnatural chemical is inevitably going to cause harm - just because it's Mint Aero™ flavoured, it doesn't make it okay! In fact, in the long-term, vaping has the same side-effects as smoking: a laboratory study was conducted, looking at the effects of e-cigarette liquid on the lungs, and the results were as follows:
- Cells exposed to the condensed liquid that forms after vaping were a lot less healthy
- This was more apparent with liquids containing nicotine
- Approx. 38% of cells exposed to vapour that contained nicotine died
Source: https://www.nhs.uk/news/heart-and-lungs/study-finds-e-cigarettes-may-make-lungs-vulnerable-infection/
This is pretty solid proof that vaping is harmful for our bodies - and, to bust another myth, it's not just water vapour. E-cigarette vapour contains toxicants, carcinogens and heavy metals...
Now, ask yourself: do you really want these things inside you?
This is pretty solid proof that vaping is harmful for our bodies - and, to bust another myth, it's not just water vapour. E-cigarette vapour contains toxicants, carcinogens and heavy metals...
Now, ask yourself: do you really want these things inside you?
Marketing E-Cigarettes
The Telegraph states that the vape products available in these hospitals have names such as Jubbly Bubbly and Wizard's Leaf - the question to consider, here, is who is your target audience?These names seem playful - does this mean that these vapes are aimed towards a younger demographic? Because that is certainly unacceptable: if these vapes are, supposedly, targeted towards smokers, why do the names suggest that they are more targeted towards teenagers? It appears that they are trying to sell themselves as a leisurely product, not as a functional treatment for smokers.
It all seems like a scam to me - a money-grab, if you will.
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An Alternative Idea...
Wouldn't it be wiser to open up 'no-smoking hubs' in hospitals, instead of promoting a different kind of health epidemic?By opening up vape stores, you're replacing one problem with another, and not actively tackling the issue, which is to prevent smoking.
As vaping has become more mainstream in recent years, it is a whole new problem - how will we stop that, when it gets out of hand?
The answer: by replacing these vape facilities with a 24-hour advice and support service in the hospitals for those who want to quit smoking. By doing this, we are directly working towards a solution to smoking, and avoiding an additional complication.
Yes, it's that simple! I'm surprised no one thought of it earlier, to be honest...
~~~
But perhaps I've missed something - is vaping the way to go? Would it help you on the path to quitting smoking? Let me know!
- R
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