Today, the electronic cigarette is widely used by the French as a smoking cessation tool. According to Santé Publique France, four out of five e-cigarette smokers have reduced their cigarette consumption. However, its long-term effectiveness remains uncertain, and its impact on health remains to be investigated.
Indeed, studies on the toxicity of vapoteuses are limited. Since 2018, research has identified the presence of heavy metals such as lead and chromium in e-cigarette refill liquids, while the presence of formaldehyde and other compounds could increase the risk of respiratory cancers after prolonged exposure. Although this risk is lower than that of traditional cigarettes, it remains present and should not be overlooked.
Health authorities, including the French High Council for Public Health, are calling for vigilance.

For further information, we recommend that you consult :

- The info tabac website
- Tabac info service website
- The Santé Publique France website and its section on tobacco
- The "Ameli" health insurance website and its thematic dossier on tobacco
- The opinion of ANSES
- Cancer Environment


And more specifically, the resources you can consult to stop smoking:

- Tabac info service: a quit-smoking app you can download here
- 3889: a free telephone service staffed by tobacco specialists, Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- A tobaccologist: a professional who can help you quit under the right conditions, who you can easily find on the tabac info service website here.