This statistic shows physicians' views about whether e-cigarettes have been more beneficial or harmful for public health, according to a survey conducted on February 12, 2018. On that date, 37 percent of the survey respondents stated that e-cigarettes have been more harmful for public health.
Has the introduction of e-cigarettes been more harmful or beneficial for public health?
Characteristic
Percentage of respondents
More harmful
37%
More beneficial
28%
No change
35%
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SERMO. (February 12, 2018). Has the introduction of e-cigarettes been more harmful or beneficial for public health? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 01, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/829809/e-cigarettes-harmful-or-beneficial-for-public-health-worldwide-physicians-view/
SERMO. "Has the introduction of e-cigarettes been more harmful or beneficial for public health?." Chart. February 12, 2018. Statista. Accessed January 01, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/829809/e-cigarettes-harmful-or-beneficial-for-public-health-worldwide-physicians-view/
SERMO. (2018). Has the introduction of e-cigarettes been more harmful or beneficial for public health?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 01, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/829809/e-cigarettes-harmful-or-beneficial-for-public-health-worldwide-physicians-view/
SERMO. "Has The Introduction of E-cigarettes Been More Harmful or Beneficial for Public Health?." Statista, Statista Inc., 12 Feb 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/829809/e-cigarettes-harmful-or-beneficial-for-public-health-worldwide-physicians-view/
SERMO, Has the introduction of e-cigarettes been more harmful or beneficial for public health? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/829809/e-cigarettes-harmful-or-beneficial-for-public-health-worldwide-physicians-view/ (last visited January 01, 2025)
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