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E-Cigarettes: The Lesser of 2 Evils?

January 21, 2016 By Heather Horsey

E-cigarettes are coined as the “healthier cigarette.” But are they really all that healthy?

Chocolate, strawberry and bubble gum are popular ice cream flavors — they’re also vapor flavor favorites. Much like ice cream, these tastes are one of the reasons consumers find e-cigarettes so exciting.

• Vape Basics

E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that convert nicotine into vapor. While e-cigarettes seem to help smokers kick the habit, e-cigarettes also appear to attract new customers who have never smoked.

12.6% of adults have tried e-cigarettes, up from 2.6% in 2013. And young users are dominating the demographics. E-cigarette use tripled among middle and high school students in one year.

Several studies have found lower levels of carcinogens in e-cigarette aerosol compared to traditional cigarettes, but both smoke and e-cigarette vapor contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• The Oral Health Risks

Data is limited. There have been no studies conducted to analyze the effects of chemical mixtures (as opposed to effects of individual components) created by e-cigarette vapor on the mouth. The effects of long-term exposure are completely unknown.

The FDA does not currently regulate e-liquid manufacturing. 

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