In Europe, three in ten former smokers who use, or have used, e-cigarettes or similar products said that these products helped them to stop smoking tobacco completely, according to a survey conducted in 2020. Furthermore, over a quarter of respondents advised they reduced their tobacco consumption with e-cigarettes but did not stop. Although, 22 percent reported that the use of e-cigarettes or similar products had no effect on their tobacco consumption.
Distribution of the effectiveness of e-cigarettes or similar products on attempts to quit smoking in Europe in 2020
Respondents who smoke or used to smoke, and use or used e-cigarettes of HTP
Method of interview
Face-to-face interview
Supplementary notes
Question was worded in the source as: "You said that you smoke or used to smoke tobacco but also use, used or tried electronic cigarettes or a similar device. Did the use of electronic cigarettes or any similar device help you to stop or reduce your tobacco consumption?"
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European Commission. (February 1, 2021). Distribution of the effectiveness of e-cigarettes or similar products on attempts to quit smoking in Europe in 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1311077/effectiveness-of-e-cigarettes-to-stop-smoking-in-europe/
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Distribution of the effectiveness of e-cigarettes or similar products on attempts to quit smoking in Europe in 2020 [Graph], European Commission, February 1, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1311077/effectiveness-of-e-cigarettes-to-stop-smoking-in-europe/
