Nicotine e cigarettes are more effective in helping people quit smoking than conventional nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), according to the latest review of 88 studies (from US, UK, Italy) and more than 27,235 participants : E cigarettes: A win or loss for public health? Knowable Magazine E cigarettes around 95% less harmful than tobacco estimates landmark review GOV.UK Public Health Consequences of E Cigarettes E Lites electronic cigarette review THOUGHTS? Sen. Richard Blumenthal criticized the move, calling it a massive gift to vaping companies.