As e-cigarettes increase in popularity, the number of Britons altering their smoking habits by swapping to ‘vaping’ are on the rise.
Recently it’s been reported that an estimated 1.3 million people across Britain have now switched to electric cigarettes. The figure, whilst seeming high, makes sense. E-cigarettes, a viable alternative to cigarettes, do not contain tobacco, toxins or tar, nor the normal 4,000 chemicals found in traditional cigarettes.
In addition, e-cigarettes provide the same sensation of smoking whilst only releasing a virtually odourless vapour, making it easier than ever for current smokers to make the simple transition from smoking to ‘vaping’.
Here are 5 best reasons to switch to e-cigarettes:
1. Improved Overall Health
Smoking traditional cigarettes increases the risk of asthma, strokes, heart attacks and of course cancer. This happens because when a person smokes, the oxygen in the blood gets replaced by carbon monoxide and the blood vessels narrow which is bad news for our bodies.
2. Saving Money
A person that smokes 22 cigarettes a day would save £2,000 per year, just by switching to electronic cigarettes. And that’s not including unexpected costs for example cleaning costs to remove the smell from your house/car when/if you decide to sell.
3. Lower Insurance Premiums
One of the most common questions you get asked on a medical history questionnaire on a health insurance application is whether or not you smoke. Because of the many health risks associated with smoking, most health insurance providers consider smokers a liability, and charge them more for their monthly premiums to account for the increased risk of insuring them.
4. Family & Friends
Quitting smoking can mean a lot to your spouse and children. But giving up cigarettes doesn't only make loved ones happy; it also improves your health. The Royal College of Physicians has estimated that every year in the UK children’s exposure to second hand smoke causes:
Switching to electronic cigarettes eliminates second hand smoke all together.
5. No More Smokey Smell
When you stop smoking traditional cigarettes, yellow stains on your teeth start to fade and the smell usually goes as easily as having a shower or taking your clothes to the dry cleaners.
