An examination of quitting smoking as a reason for vaping by the type of nicotine vaping device used most often among adults who smoke and vape: Findings from the Canada, England and the United States 2020 ITC Smoking and Vaping Survey

Associations between vaping and daily cigarette consumption among individuals with psychological distress

“…Most dual users identify harm reduction (whether quitting or reducing the number of cigarettes smoked) as a reason for dual use 9 . The high proportion (41%) of adults currently smoking who reported ever but no longer vaping may reflect curiosity to try among those without intent to quit or a trend of ‘trying-then-discontinuing’ smoking cessation methods, particularly among individuals with high levels of cigarette dependence, who are less likely to quit successfully than those with low cigarette dependence 30 .…”

“…Among individuals who currently smoke, vaping is associated with cigarette use reductions and quit attempts, as well as an increased probability of sustained smoking cessation 7 . Ten percent of individuals who smoke also vape 8 , and among those that both smoke and vape, 71% report vaping to help them quit smoking 9 .…”