Unger Michael, Unger Darian W
Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Howard University School of Business, Washington, DC, USA.
J Thorac Dis. 2018 Aug;10(Suppl 22):S2588-S2592. doi: 10.21037/jtd.2018.07.99.
This paper describes the introduction, development, and proliferation of new electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The use of non-combustible tobacco products is considered a means for improving public health and reducing the mortality attributed to cigarette smoking. The effects and use of ENDS are described, with studies to date indicating that, despite differences in toxicity, there is insufficient evidence that ENDS leads to smoking cessation. Finally, research questions are proposed to address key unanswered questions about the effects of such systems.
本文描述了新型电子尼古丁传送系统（ENDS）的引入、发展和扩散情况。使用非燃烧烟草制品被视为改善公众健康以及降低吸烟所致死亡率的一种手段。文中描述了ENDS的作用及使用情况，迄今的研究表明，尽管在毒性方面存在差异，但尚无充分证据表明ENDS能导致戒烟。最后，提出了一些研究问题，以解决有关此类系统作用的关键未决问题。
