Controversial topic: Which is more harmful, e-cigarettes or cigarettes?

The harm of traditional cigarettes is well known. From the perspective of ingredients, the tar contained in cigarettes will form black sticky substances in the lungs, destroy the normal function of lung cilia, reduce the self-purification ability of the lungs, and then cause a series of lung diseases. The risk of lung cancer in long-term smokers is several times or even dozens of times that of non-smokers. Carbon monoxide will bind tightly to hemoglobin in the blood, hinder the transportation of oxygen, cause hypoxia of important organs such as the heart and brain, and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke. At the same time, nicotine in cigarettes will make people dependent, making it difficult for smokers to get rid of their addiction to tobacco. Moreover, the secondhand smoke produced by the burning of cigarettes permeates the air, and people around are forced to inhale, which also faces health threats, especially vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women and the elderly, who are more seriously affected.

Electronic cigarettes are a tobacco substitute that has emerged in recent years. Take the electronic cigarettes produced in accordance with national standards, such as Sanlei electronic cigarettes, which convert the smoke oil into aerosol by electronic heating. The main components of the smoke oil are usually safe food-grade raw materials. Under normal use, no complex harmful chemicals like cigarette burning will be produced. Although nicotine in e-cigarettes is also addictive, consumers can choose products with different nicotine contents according to their own needs, or even choose nicotine-free versions, and gradually get rid of their dependence on nicotine. In addition, e-cigarettes do not produce harmful substances such as tar and carbon monoxide after burning, reducing direct damage to the respiratory tract and lungs. In public places, the aerosol produced by e-cigarettes is also easier to dissipate than the smoke of cigarettes, and the impact on the surrounding environment and others is relatively small.

However, it is worth noting that e-cigarettes are tobacco-related products after all, and the scientific community is still further studying and exploring the potential health risks of their long-term use. But it is undeniable that from the current cognition and actual situation, e-cigarettes have obvious advantages over traditional cigarettes in terms of the degree of harm. For smokers, if they cannot quit smoking completely for the time being, the reasonable use of e-cigarettes under professional guidance may be a transitional choice to reduce health risks. But in any case, for the health of yourself and others, the ultimate goal should be to stay away from tobacco and choose a healthy lifestyle.