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Hector Lopez

Professor Saadi

ENGL 1302-681

1 June 2023

Cigarettes Vs. E-Cigarettes

There have been a variety of ways that tobacco has been distributed throughout the

world. Whether that includes through cigarettes or e-cigarettes, they are constantly promoted and

studied. In different parts of the world, people surprisingly view them very differently. People

have studied cigarettes and e-cigarettes in China, Australia, and America. Each country has their

own opinions of which is safer for the body, but the results are always the same in each study.

Whether you are a daily cigarette or an e-cigarette smoker, they affect your body immensely.

Tobacco/nicotine is a highly addictive drug that people everywhere are trying to find alternatives

for to prevent newer generations from getting into them. However, no matter their efforts, the

results are always the same. The point of these countries' research was to figure out which form

of tobacco intake was safer, and their different perspectives on the matter genuinely show the

world how dangerous nicotine/tobacco is.

Tobacco is considered a hazardous drug because of the many chemicals that cause it to be

addictive. Due to this fact, China has been researching ways to keep the younger generation safe

from this addictive drug, but smoking, in general, is so normalized in China that people have

begun embracing e-cigarettes as the safer option for adolescents. As the world grapples with the

cigarettes vs. e-cigarettes debate, China, the world's largest producer and consumer of tobacco

products, has taken a unique stance. While traditional cigarettes have been a part of Chinese
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culture for centuries, e-cigarettes are a relatively new phenomenon that has gained popularity

recently. China has primarily embraced e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes.

Many Chinese e-cigarette manufacturers have positioned their products as a healthier option for

smokers. This starkly contrasts with many other countries, where e-cigarettes are often viewed

with skepticism and even outright hostility. One reason for China's positive attitude towards

e-cigarettes is the country's long-standing relationship with tobacco. The government

monopolizes the tobacco industry, and smoking is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture. However,

smoking-related illnesses are also a significant public health concern in China, with over one

million deaths attributed to smoking each year. Given this complex situation, many Chinese

officials see e-cigarettes as a way to reduce the harm caused by tobacco use without eliminating

it. Some officials have even gone so far as to suggest that e-cigarettes could eventually replace

traditional cigarettes altogether. However, not everyone in China is on board with this idea. Some

public health experts worry that e-cigarettes could be just as harmful as traditional cigarettes in

the long run. Others fear that promoting e-cigarettes could increase nicotine addiction among

young people.

E-cigarettes are considered the safer alternative everywhere. However, the debate

between e-cigarettes and cigarettes has gotten so grave that people worldwide are beginning to

see how wrong they really are for promoting them so heavily. E-cigarettes were created to lessen

the death rates of smoking yearly. However, the results aren’t different from a regular cigarette,

which Australia mentions extensively throughout their research. Australia has taken a strong

stance against smoking and tobacco products, implementing some of the world's most stringent

anti-smoking laws. As such, the country has been closely monitoring the debate between

traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes, also known as vaping.

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In Australia, e-cigarettes are heavily regulated and restricted. The sale and supply of

nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are illegal in all states and territories except for South Australia.

Even in South Australia, selling nicotine e-cigarettes without a prescription is unlawful. The use

of e-cigarettes in smoke-free areas is also prohibited. The Australian government has taken this

stance due to concerns about the potential health risks associated with e-cigarette use. While

some studies have suggested that e-cigarettes may be less harmful than traditional cigarettes,

there is still a lack of long-term research on the effects of vaping. In addition to health concerns,

there are also worries that e-cigarettes may act as a gateway to traditional smoking, particularly

among young people. Reports of increased vaping among Australian teenagers have fueled this

fear. Despite these concerns, some argue that e-cigarettes could be a valuable tool in helping

smokers quit traditional cigarettes. However, the Australian government remains cautious about

promoting any form of smoking or tobacco use. Australia's approach to the cigarette vs.

e-cigarette debate is conservative and restricted. While some countries have embraced

e-cigarettes as a potential harm-reduction tool, Australia remains focused on reducing smoking

rates through other means, such as education campaigns and increased taxes on tobacco

products.
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