Documento de posicionamiento de la Sociedad Española de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica (SEPAR) ante las estrategias de reducción del daño del tabaco

Prevalence, Knowledge and Perceptions of Smoking and Tobacco Products and Vape Among SEPAR Members

“…12 , 16 , 17 Also, the appearance of new tobacco products could encourage young respiratory health professionals to start in tobacco use. 9 Pulmonologists continue to be the specialists who have fewer smokers. However, there is a worrying increase of smoking in non-pulmonology professionals compared to previous surveys.…”

“… 24 The lowest percentage of respondents who consider electronic cigarettes as form of smoking cessation is attributable to the carried out by SEPAR through 2 statements about devices and emerging products of the tobacco and a recent review on the use of these as a strategy to reduce damage. 8 , 9 However, more than 20% of SEPAR members consider the electronic cigarettes as a useful strategy to minimize tobacco harm. All this would be associated with the demotivation or low training in smoking cessation interventions that induces think of these methods as an alternative.…”

“…However, in recent years there have been several important events with regard to this epidemic: The emergence of electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco (IQOS®) as methods to stop smoking or minimize the harm of tobacco. 8 , 9 The acquisition of other forms of consumption such as waterpipes. 10 , 11 The passivity in the application of measures in Spain to control smoking.…”

“…The emergence of electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco (IQOS®) as methods to stop smoking or minimize the harm of tobacco. 8 , 9 …”