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02-05-2025
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Dr Stuart Jones Mischaracterises COPD Findings, Risks Driving Smokers Back To Cigarettes
Press Release – VIANZ A recent statement by Dr. Stuart Jones claims hard data prove that vaping alone causes COPD. A closer look at the Nicotine & Tobacco Research paper does not support Dr Joness assertions and underscores vapings potential for … A recent statement by Dr. Stuart Jones claims 'hard data' prove that vaping alone causes COPD. A closer look at the Nicotine & Tobacco Research paper does not support Dr Jones's assertions and underscores vaping's potential for harm reduction. Key Facts Baseline COPD Prevalence: Only 1.3% of exclusive e-cigarette users had COPD at enrollment, versus 2.7% of never-smokers/never-vapers – a 67% lower COPD rate in the vaping group. Incident COPD Over 3-4 Years: While vapers did develop new COPD cases at a rate 2.3-times higher than never-users (adjusted hazard ratio 2.29 [1.42–3.71]), they simply reached parity with the never-smokers/never-vapers group's higher COPD prevalence. No Evidence Vape-Driven Epidemic: End-of-study COPD prevalence in exclusive vapers mirrored the never-user group's baseline level – hardly the 'surge' implied by Dr. Jones's sound-bite. Short Follow-Up: COPD is a decades-long disease. A 3½-year window can only capture early or preexisting lung damage – not new COPD caused by vaping. Harm-Reduction Evidence: Clinical research shows that smokers with COPD who fully switch to vaping experience fewer flare-ups, improved symptoms, and stabilized lung function compared to those who continue smoking. ( and 'Cherry-picking sensational headlines over sober science does a disservice to public health,' says Jonathan Devery, Chair, Vaping Industry Association of New Zealand (VIANZ). 'Vaping is not risk-free, but for adult smokers unable to quit, it remains far less harmful than cigarettes – and misrepresenting these findings could drive people back to the most lethal form of nicotine delivery.'
Scoop
01-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Dr Stuart Jones Mischaracterises COPD Findings, Risks Driving Smokers Back To Cigarettes
A recent statement by Dr. Stuart Jones claims 'hard data' prove that vaping alone causes COPD. A closer look at the Nicotine & Tobacco Research paper does not support Dr Jones's assertions and underscores vaping's potential for harm reduction. Key Facts Baseline COPD Prevalence: Only 1.3% of exclusive e-cigarette users had COPD at enrollment, versus 2.7% of never-smokers/never-vapers - a 67% lower COPD rate in the vaping group. Incident COPD Over 3-4 Years: While vapers did develop new COPD cases at a rate 2.3-times higher than never-users (adjusted hazard ratio 2.29 [1.42–3.71]), they simply reached parity with the never-smokers/never-vapers group's higher COPD prevalence. No Evidence Vape-Driven Epidemic: End-of-study COPD prevalence in exclusive vapers mirrored the never-user group's baseline level - hardly the 'surge' implied by Dr. Jones's sound-bite. Short Follow-Up: COPD is a decades-long disease. A 3½-year window can only capture early or preexisting lung damage - not new COPD caused by vaping. Harm-Reduction Evidence: Clinical research shows that smokers with COPD who fully switch to vaping experience fewer flare-ups, improved symptoms, and stabilized lung function compared to those who continue smoking. ( and 'Cherry-picking sensational headlines over sober science does a disservice to public health,' says Jonathan Devery, Chair, Vaping Industry Association of New Zealand (VIANZ). 'Vaping is not risk-free, but for adult smokers unable to quit, it remains far less harmful than cigarettes - and misrepresenting these findings could drive people back to the most lethal form of nicotine delivery.'
