Efficiency and adverse events of electronic cigarettes: A systematic review and meta-analysis (PRISMA-compliant article).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are a prevalent smoking cessation aid worldwide; however, a consensus regarding their efficacy and safety has yet to be reached.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of the literature from related studies written in English or Chinese and published between January 1, 2003, and July 30, 2017. Eligible studies reporting the number of smokers who reduced or quit smoking and suffered from adverse events after e-cigarette use were selected according to predefined criteria; pertinent data were then extracted for a meta-analysis.

Results

Our search produced 198 articles; of these publications, 14 including 35,665 participants were analyzed. The pooled efficacy rate of e-cigarettes ranged from 48.3% to 58.7% for smoking redu

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5959444 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature