The Food and Drug Administration has announced that ‘an analysis of leading brands of electronic cigarettes, a new type of “smokeless” nicotine product, detected carcinogens and a chemical used in antifreeze that is toxic to humans.’ According to experts, these ‘cigarettes’ contain toxic chemicals such as diethylene glycol and do not help smokers quit smoking.
Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, a relatively new product development, are ‘battery-operated devices that generally contain cartridges filled with nicotine, flavor and other chemicals. The electronic cigarette turns nicotine, which is highly addictive, and other chemicals into a vapor that is inhaled by the user. Since they produce no smoke, they can be used in workplaces, restaurants and airports.’
Manufacturers boast that the e-cigarette does not have flame, smoke, tar, odor, or ash. There is also no second-hand smoking. In principle, the main objective of this product is to serve as substitute to cigarettes and help those who want to quit smoking. However, the claim of e-cigarette manufacturers that the product reduces the use of traditional cigarettes has never been scientifically proven.
Taking into account the results of tests performed by the FDA, public health specialists believe that electronic cigarette not only fail to help smokers quit but can even increase the addiction to nicotine and cigarette consumption, especially among the young population which is the product’s primary target market. Like chewing gum and candy, e-cigarettes are available in various flavors such as chocolate and mint.
Since the summer of 2008, the FDA has been reviewing some of the imported electronic cigarettes which mainly come from China.
It’s a no brainer when it come to a comparing between an Electronic Cigarette Vaporing or Tobacoo Smoking.Which is a greater risk to your health you ask ? Over 400,000 thousand people die each year in the US from Tobacoo smoking! Not including worldwide… An Electronic Cigarette has been around for 5 years worldwide, you ask how many deaths has their been reported within this 5 years from the use of an electronic cigaretts? My research shows that 0 reports have been made! The facts are in. Please do your research and choose the better alternative thats right for you. FDA is Socialism, please make a difference in the world an choose a better alternative for you & for others!
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