All health and safety information on Quitwise is evidence-based, fact-checked and provided from reputable third party sources.

Why this matters

There’s a lot of conflicting information out there when it comes to vaping – Quitwise believes access to accurate and evidence-based information is crucial for making informed decisions about your wellbeing, and what’s best for you.

Misinformation can lead to poor health choices and potentially harmful outcomes. At Quitwise, we recognise our responsibility to provide reliable, evidence-based information that you can trust and act upon with confidence.

What constitutes a reputable source of health and safety information?

We consider the following as reputable sources for inclusion on Quitwise:

1. Peer-reviewed medical journals, trials, research and papers with no conflicts of interest
2. Australian government health departments and agencies
3. Recognized medical research institutions
4. Leading Australian hospitals and healthcare networks
5. Internationally-recognised health organizations
6. Professional medical associations and colleges
7. University medical research departments

Commercial entities (e.g. pharmaceutical companies, private health & wellness brands, and similar) are not considered for health and safety information and any content originating from these is not considered for inclusion on Quitwise.

How we vet health and safety information for publishing

Our content approval process follows a strict protocol:

Initial research: We begin by exploring all potentially-relevant information available from the above reputable sources.

Source verification: We verify the credibility of each source by checking:

1. Publication dates to ensure currency
2. Author credentials and affiliations
3. Potential conflicts of interest
4. Peer review status
5. Citation metrics

Expert review: Content undergoes medical review by Australian-registered healthcare professionals to ensure accuracy and clinical relevance.

Regular updates: All content is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the latest medical evidence.

Citation standards

All health and safety information on Quitwise is supported by directly linked citations to the primary reputable source.

Currency and updates

Health and safety information evolves rapidly, particularly when it comes to therapeutic vaping. To maintain accuracy:

1. All pages include a ‘Last updated’ date
2. Pages (and all health and safety information contained within) are reviewed every six months or less
3. Urgent updates are made when significant new evidence and information emerges
4. All outdated content is replaced in full by the latest evidence and information

How you can help

We highly value community input in maintaining the highest standards of accuracy. If you identify content that may be:

1. Outdated or inconsistent relative to current evidence and research
2. Inaccurately cited or referenced
3. Missing important context or information

Please submit a report through our feedback system.

For your report to be actioned:

1. Include specific page references and sections
2. Provide clear reasoning for your concerns
3. Include citations to more current medical literature or similar, where applicable
4. Note relevant dates of newer information

We review all properly documented reports and aim to address valid concerns within 5 business days.

Disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy, Quitwise content is for informational purposes only and is not to be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical guidance. Quitwise is not responsible for any health outcomes based on the information presented here.