E-cigarettes: The burning questions answered

The proportion of adults who smoke in our region reached 22.3% last year, up from 22.1% in 2012.

Published 30th Jan 2015

They’re rapidly becoming the replacement for traditional cigarettes, but do any of us really know what makes up an e-cigarette, or how one works?

Figures released by the National Office of Statistics last November showed the North East is the heaviest region for smokers anywhere in the UK! According to a new report, sales of electronic cigarettes – or “vapourisers” – across the largest supermarkets in Britain rose 49.5% in 2014, with an estimated 17.3 million devices sold. Despite this boom in popularity, some people have still never heard of e-cigarettes or “vaping” before. Phoenix E-liquid has decided to raise the curtain and give the public all the information they need to know about e-cigarettes and how they work. Below they have answered the four most asked questions surrounding the topic of vaping. What makes up an e-cig? A standard e-cigarette consists of four main parts… Atomiser Power Button Battery Charger Point How do they work? A heating element at one end aerosolises a liquid nicotine solution, and the vapour is inhaled through a mouthpiece. Can they help people stop smoking? A study of over nearly 6,000 smokers conducted by UCL, principally funded by Cancer Research UK, claims people attempting to quit without professional help are 60% more like likely to succeed using e-cigarettes. Which type of e-cigarette is best for me? Did you know there are three different types of e-cigarettes? Further information on the different vaping options and the questions above have been condensed into a helpful infographic here: What Is The Right E-Cigarette For You?</a> Provided by Phoenix Electronic Cigarettes