title: Could Vaping be a New Weapon in the Battle of the Bulge?
abstract: Obesity is set to overtake tobacco smoking in many countries as the primary cause of several high-cost diseases. Tobacco smoking mitigates weight gain through nicotine's effect on the brain and metabolism. Smoking, however, is associated with many illnesses and premature death and appropriately has been discouraged leading to declining prevalence rates. This article explores the emerging perception that vaping electronic cigarettes with nicotine and flavors could deliver similar appetite and weight control effects as smoking. The potential to reduce risks associated with excess weight deserves exploration. An initial research agenda is suggested.
authors: School of Public Health, College of Health, Massey University, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand.
authors: Marewa
authors: M
authors: Glover
authors: Massey Institute of Food Science and Technology, College of Health, Massey University, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand.
authors: Bernhard H
authors: BH
authors: Breier
authors: UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK.
authors: Linda
authors: L
authors: Bauld
mesh_terms: D066300:Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems / Q000379:methods; D005421:Flavoring Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D009538:Nicotine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012907:Smoking / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000639:trends; D016540:Smoking Cessation; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D000072137:Vaping / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends*; D015430:Weight Gain / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D015431:Weight Loss / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D005421:Flavoring Agents; D009538:Nicotine