“Doctor Ek” dissected the results of the study, claiming that e-cigarettes damage the DNA in the mouth as much as cigarettes. identified as a non-standardized study. The world-class research results were blocked from being published. Thai hijackers should accept the truth and it’s time to legalize e-cigarettes. Willing to advise the new generation to work instead if the responsible agency cannot find a new way
Dr. Ekkaphop Pianpeset, Advisor to the Public Health Commission of the House of Representatives There is a post on a personal Facebook account that has claimed that e-cigarettes damage the DNA of oral cells the same as a cigarette. Dr Ekapop explained that the claimed research results “Study from a population of only 72 people divided into 3 groups of 24 people each group which is a non-smoking group. Groups that smoke e-cigarettes (no history of smoking cigarettes before) and groups that smoke cigarettes” when considering the characteristics of each population group It was found that the characteristics were not very different. Therefore, bias and criteria for selecting the study population must be questioned.
“Don’t forget that cancer is a disease caused by many factors. Therefore, it is urgent to conclude that only smoking or e-cigarettes cause DNA changes, and most importantly, the data from this study clearly concludes that e -cigarettes and rolled cigarettes the chance for the DNA of oral cells to change more than without. -smokers, cigarette But there was no significant difference between cigarettes and e-cigarettes,” said Dr Ekapop.
Dr said. Ekkaphob further There is information that DNA changes are a feature the more exposure to cigarettes or e-cigarettes, the greater the probability of DNA changes Such studies considered the amount of cc of e-cigarette liquid per year. As well as considering the number of packs of cigarettes smoked each year. The report acknowledges that the use of e-cigarettes and vaping are different. Because a cigarette will be smoked once until it is finished. Although e-cigarettes have the characteristics of occasional use As a result, the amount of substance obtained is less intense than a cigarette.
In this regard, Dr. Ekkaphob for choosing to publish a specific report. leading to public misunderstanding Although standard research results were not mentioned, such as a systematic review that looked at over 70 studies and over 20,000 subjects, are also discouraged from participating in the forum.
The report says in Dr Ekkaphob mentioned the study of electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation by means of a live systematic review by Cochrane Tobacco Addiction, which has been ongoing since 2014 and constantly updates the database. It included results from over 78 studies and over 22,000 participants.
The study found that using e-cigarettes helped people quit smoking more than nicotine replacement therapy. They found that those who stopped using e-cigarettes had significantly lower carbon monoxide levels compared to those who smoked cigarettes regularly.
Dr Ekkapop is not alone in tackling the issue of e-cigarettes in Thailand. But it is also mentioned by many politicians such as Chuvit Kamolwisit, former member of the House of Representatives, Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister. and Mr. Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn, Minister of the Digital Economy and Society Mr Chaiwut said he would push for the policy of legalizing e-cigarettes as a party policy in the upcoming election as well. Many netizens and celebrities are watching to see if the legal e-cigarette policy will replace the ban on Thip soon.
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