Friday, February 21, 2014

Electronic cigarette: An accessory more "trendy" in Senegal (by Vincent Gomis)

Open debate on a proposed law banning smoking in public places , the electronic cigarette is the only alternative to the classic that it reproduces the appearance, but with a "harmless issue " for the environment . Invented in China, it is an electronic device that generates a "vapor" that can be flavored and may contain nicotine or not .

Conversely Senegal, 6 out of 10 youth have smoked at least once during their vie.Malgré all the " positives " controversy is driven by the electronic cigarette in the world since it became popular among smokers who looking for a less harmful alternative. It is defined by manufacturers as a way to help smokers get rid of their dependence on tobacco . This is in line to be considered a substitute . And many young people find their account .innokin itaste 134


Also in an Italian scientific study , published in the journal PLOS ONE June 2013 , the safety and efficacy related to the electronic cigarette is proven and with or without nicotine in smokers who want to reduce but not stop their tobacco use. The authors conclude that this study demonstrates that the electronic cigarette is a useful way for smokers who want to reduce their tobacco consumption. Although further studies are required for those wishing to stop smoking , the abstinence rate during testing is encouraging.

However, given the endemic poverty in Africa, most of our states do not always have the means to their policy of its war against multinational tobacco . Despite the willingness of anti -tobacco propose a law banning smoking in public places , we already noted an anticipation of young people taking alternative for the electronic cigarette. This new option creates a fear of the authorities to see this become in the latter, a gateway to smoking door.

What about the electronic cigarette? Does A place in the therapeutic arsenal of smoking cessation ? At the moment no, according to the Haute Autorité de Santé ( French institution) , "Today, it would not seriously consider the e-cigarette in help to stop smoking arsenal ," said Dr. Grouchka especially since smoking is a scourge that continues to grow with the youth. But it does not preclude development of recommendations, when sufficiently numerous and reliable studies demonstrate its efficacy and safety in the long term . No question as to prevent smoking vapoter '' '' . " The recommendations of the H.A.S. are not deter smokers who " vapotent " as long as it is temporary and that it falls within an intention to stop or reduce their tobacco consumption , " Dr. Grouchka nuance . Idem, rising prices and the ban on sales to minors are the most relevant argument to fight against this scourge. Indeed, an increase in cigarette prices can have a proven deterrent effect on young people's drinking . Review Paulin , 19 student, "Frankly to quit smoking , do not look for an alternative . I personally have not planned my judgment , it is on a whim I say stop , I take control of my life. It's true that I always notice referred to a judgment but I never planned or structured it or even I pushed . "

Turning to the question of quitting , Angelica, two months pregnant , had to stop when she knew she was expecting a child. "With an average consumption of 2-3 cigarettes / day. I never set a date or goal if not a " when I'm pregnant, then I'll stop ."

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