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Smoking Cessation Tools in the Urological Context: Considering the Genitourinary Impacts of Smoking Cessation Tools Bandara, Nilanga Aki; Zhou, Xuan Randy; Alhamam, Abdullah; Black, Peter C.; St-Laurent, Marie-Pier

Abstract

Electronic cigarette use is rising globally. Although it may represent a potential smoking cessation tool, amidst misinformation and social media promotion, there is a growing concern regarding the health risks associated with its usage. These risks include adverse effects on the genitourinary system. This commentary investigates the genitourinary effects of approved smoking cessation tools versus electronic cigarettes, urging urologists to prioritize established methods over electronic cigarettes due to their potential for multisystem toxicity and uncertain long-term health implications. Further research is warranted to evaluate comprehensively the genitourinary effects of these interventions.

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Title
Smoking Cessation Tools in the Urological Context: Considering the Genitourinary Impacts of Smoking Cessation Tools
Creator
Bandara, Nilanga Aki; Zhou, Xuan Randy; Alhamam, Abdullah; Black, Peter C.; St-Laurent, Marie-Pier
Contributor
Vancouver Prostate Centre
Publisher
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Date Issued
2024-04-09
Description
Electronic cigarette use is rising globally. Although it may represent a potential smoking cessation tool, amidst misinformation and social media promotion, there is a growing concern regarding the health risks associated with its usage. These risks include adverse effects on the genitourinary system. This commentary investigates the genitourinary effects of approved smoking cessation tools versus electronic cigarettes, urging urologists to prioritize established methods over electronic cigarettes due to their potential for multisystem toxicity and uncertain long-term health implications. Further research is warranted to evaluate comprehensively the genitourinary effects of these interventions.
Subject
e-cigarettes; urological health; genitourinary health; smoking cessation
Genre
Article
Type
Text
Language
eng
Date Available
2024-05-24
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
CC BY 4.0
DOI
10.14288/1.0443767
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/88369
Affiliation
Medicine, Faculty of; Non UBC; Medicine, Department of; Urologic Sciences, Department of
Citation
Société Internationale d’Urologie Journal 5 (2): 97-100 (2024)
Publisher DOI
10.3390/siuj5020016
Peer Review Status
Reviewed
Scholarly Level
Faculty; Researcher
Rights URI
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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