The profitable business of electronic cigarettes has raised over $3 Billion dollars annually, vastly spread across over 466 brands which have joined the ordeal. Above all, known as a “gateway drug”, electronic cigarettes have claimed the once-ordinary lives of people, specifically to those who have turned from tobacco cigarettes. What is more, scientists have determined that not enough research has been executed to automatically assume the healthiness of e-cigarettes. Despite this, many have claimed that e-cigarettes, are, and will be the new “healthy” drug, so to speak. Provided that e-cigarettes do not release harmful smoke, they are still not safe for one’s health given that not enough research has been performed on them.
Subsequently, e-cigarettes are known to be dangerous at any rate, because they contain toxic chemicals such as lead, formaldehyde, propylene, and many more which are all popular for initiating cancer (SCOPE, 31). More importantly, people exposed to secondhand smoke released (as vapor) from e-cigarettes should take extra precaution, because the vapor contains many carcinogens, as mentioned earlier, all a factor of cancer (www.lung.org, 2015). Be
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For instance, one person who has never tried a drug in his or her life may find that e-cigarettes seem like a “healthy drug”, mostly because of the lack of information and understanding of this device. Furthermore, this is what has led scientists to believe that e-cigarettes are a “gateway drug”, or a drug that can lead newer users into the world of drugs. More importantly, it seems to many that something as simple and “harmless” as e-cigarettes would later lead most to use more hardcore drugs (www.webmd.com, 2015). Granted this, it is agreed upon many that more research should be performed on e-cigarettes to secure the fact of their stand in today’s
In the article "E-cigarettes Found Unsafe" pharmacologists discovered that e-cigarette companies are misinforming the users about health issues. However, these companies claimed that these electronic cigarettes do not contain tobacco. The pharmacologists that are a part of this research have found nicotine in the electronic cigarettes. Furthermore, this research is significant because the users of the cigarettes can have health problems not knowing it's the cause of the e-cigarettes. Although, users shouldn't be lied to about health issues.
On the contrary to the general concept and motif behind the production of e-cigarettes, several studies have proven that these electronic devices that were created as an unassailable and riskless alternative to derail and overcome one’s cigarette addiction and dependency, happen to be equally as harmful and destructive as the nicotine infused drug. Maria Mironidou Tzouveleki, Evanthia Tzitzi, and Panagiotis Tzitzis stated “The vapour of e-cig contains toxic and dangerous substances as the smoke of conventional cigarette but in different quantities.” (Mironidou Tzouveleki, Tzitzi, 2015, p. 235.) Ever since e-cigarettes made their debut in the market back in 2003, researches had their doubts and implications about this particular substitutive
PhDs Pearson, J. L., Richardson, A., Niaura, R. S., Vallone, D. M., and Abrams, D. B wrote a journal article on American Journal of Public Health in 2012 and conducted an online survey to find out the awareness of e-cigarettes among people. The result is that most people have heard of e-cigarettes, which are used by millions of smokers. They think e-cigarettes are less harmful than normal cigarettes, but they consume more e-cigarettes with that interpretation. I can use the source to prove that most people are aware of e-cigarettes and young adults are more likely to smoke e-cigarettes. Even though e-cigarettes have less toxic contaminants, they are still harmful to humans’ health. E-cigarettes are better than tobaccos; however, they can still harm one’s health if he or she consumes e-cigarettes too much.
According to the World Health Organization, tobacco kills almost six million people each year. As a result, many new products have been brought forward to serve as healthy alternatives; the highest in demand being the electronic cigarette or e-cigarette. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that create a vapor mist from a heated liquid solution when the user inhales on a mouthpiece (Wagaman). As of their creation in 2006, a growing number of people are taking up “vaping” instead of smoking, resulting in an industry worth $2.7 billion worldwide (Senthilingam). Although the product is healthier than the traditional tobacco cigarette, there are many defects that keep it from being the healthiest alternative. Due to its negative health
Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are battery-operated devices that are created to provide flavor, nicotine, and other chemicals. The device then converts the various chemicals into aerosol which is inhaled by users (“Electronic Cigarettes”, 2015). Even though many e-cigarettes are produced to resemble traditional cigarettes, some of them look like daily items such as USB devices and pens. These devices have attracted considerable attention in the recent past since users can smoke them virtually anywhere. The significant attention and use is attributed to claims that
Most e-cigarettes contain a battery, a heating device, and a cartridge for holding nicotine and the flavoring chemicals. When the battery-powered device is heated, it vaporizes the liquid to produce aerosol vapors that the user inhales. The ever-growing perception that e-cigarettes are a healthier alternative to conventional cigarette smoking has made the former even popular in the recent past. However, a University of Rochester school of Medicine study has revealed otherwise. The study that was led by Irfan Rahman, Ph.D. professor of Environmental Medicine at the URMC and published in Oncotarget was the first to show that e-cigs affect overall oral health on cellular and molecular levels.
Results of survey studies indicate that the general belief among users and non-users is that “e-cigarettes” are safer than conventional cigarettes, less addictive, and can be used to help reduce cigarette smoking (Harrell et al. 2015). However, there is an additional factor that can be causing
E-cigarette’s long term effects have not been documented in humans yet, however, the short term negative effects have been suggested by several studies [PMID: 27477296, PMID: 24821826, PMCID: PMC4410224, PMID: 22194587]. These studies focused mainly on the cytotoxic profile of e-cigarettes and their effects on the respiratory tract, central nervous system, immune system and a few others (Table 1). The most reported health effects were centered on the pulmonary tract, as it is the primary system being exposed to vapors from e-cigarettes. For example, recent clinical and animal studies have shown that e-cigarettes may cause irritation of both upper and lower respiratory tract, in addition to inducing bronchospasm and cough, which may negatively
and educate the public about the harmful effect of e-cigarettes. Despite the use of tobacco
“Inhale the future. Exhale the past.” E-Cigarettes are the future to a healthier life! Is this the motivation smokers need to quit? There are so many different effects of smoking harms nearly every organ in your body. It also causes so many diseases and reduces the health of smokers in general. People should know that by quitting smoking can lower your risk for smoke-related diseases and can add years to your life. Electronic cigarettes or vaping can meet the needs of smokers because it has high and low concentrations of e-liquid, as well as many flavors, which can meet the needs of smoker’s enthusiasts. According to a psychiatrist, Sally Satel, “Smoking rate will go from a stubborn 18 percent to the government's goal of 12 percent by 2020 with E-Cigarettes.” However, many critics believe that electronic cigarettes are extremely addictive and just as harmful yet there are proofs that not only are E-Cigarettes beneficial for the smoker’s health, but for planet earth and the community. Everyone wants to be healthy but how can E-Cigarettes help accomplish that. E-Cigarettes are battery powered filled with liquid nicotine that is dissolved in a solution of water. They look like real cigarettes but they are a healthier alternative to quit smoking. The reason being is that they reduce the risk of heart disease. According to the director of the Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association 28,000 adults die each year from smoking tobacco. Although many argue
E-Cigarette is increasing in popularity as an alternative to smoking tobacco. It is designed to look and feel like a real cigarette and produces a similar effect to inhaling tobacco smoke, however it does not contain smoke. Millions of people are currently smoking tobacco which has become a major health problem due to an increasing number of diseases, cancers and health conditions that occur with the potential risk of death. While e-cigarette is a new product that is popular among young smokers and known to carry little risk according to several recent research proving its safety and benefits. According to research, e-cigarette offers a safer alternative to smoking tobacco because smokers do not inhale harmful toxic chemicals which are commonly
In the early 1900’s before the world understood the significant harmful effects caused by nicotine, cigarettes gained popularity at an alarming rate. Aggressive marketing targeted men, then women, then soldiers fighting in the cold during World War I. Early 1950’s research showed the strong relationship between smoking and lung cancer. Over the years the relationship between smoking and cancer became firmly established, with almost 90% of lung cancer deaths attributed to smoking. In 1964, the Surgeon General wrote its first report on the harmful effects of smoking and began its efforts to reduce smoking by implementing bans and restriction. Much of the decline in smoking can be attributed to the stringent tobacco control policies that restrict the places individuals can smoke, the age at which one can purchase cigarettes, and increase in taxes and prices (Feuer, et. al. 2012). In 2003, all the hard work of scientists, doctors, and government officials was overturned when e-cigarettes were invented in Beijing, China and became the “new kid on the block” (Casaa.org). Electronic or E-cigarettes are battery powered devices that deliver vapor which may be inhaled in the same manner that tobacco is smoked. It has advertised itself as a harmless way to look cool for teenagers and as a healthy alternative to smoking for adults (Pallav, et. al. 2015). Many have taken up vaporizing e-cigarettes with the
As the world’s population increases and technology progresses, we are constantly creating and discovering substances that can be harmful to our health. It is widely accepted that tobacco cigarettes are linked to cancer and lung disease, which is often a reason why people decide to quit. Due to the addictive nature of nicotine, a component of cigarettes, people have developed products in hopes of combatting this dangerous addiction. Nicotine replacement products come in different forms, such as gum, patches, and electronic cigarettes. While these creations are believed to aid in gaining back independence from cigarette addiction, there is some doubt as to whether the relief they provide outweighs the risks.
One concern related to electronic cigarettes are the usage of electronic cigarettes in public places. Since no regulations on electronic cigarettes exists, many critics believe it will affect the no smoking policies that several states have passed, which could consequently lead to issues relating to second hand smoke. Why is this a concern? Electronic cigarettes are a vapor, not smoke. The difference between smoke and vapors are different. First, cigarettes contains thousands of harmful chemicals such as cyanide, acetylene, methanol, and ammonia, which are harmful to the human body and known carcinogens. When a cigarettes burns it releases harmful chemicals into the air creating a smoky cloud that will linger for hours and cause concerns of second hand smoke if inhaled constantly. However, an electronic cigarettes releases a vapor which dissipates within a few seconds of making contact with the atmosphere. It’s also believed that in most situations you can’t smell an electronic cigarette in use due to the quick
E-cigarettes are growing popular with every passing day. In 2016 almost 63% of the Americans were familiar with the concept of e-cigarettes. People have a perception of e-cigarettes being healthier, safe, and trendy (Kaiser et al., 2106, 68). Although it is believed to be safe, the safety of e cigarettes, however, is not quite well established. The actual trials conducted by the manufacturing companies to state that the devices are safe, contained far less numbers of participants than what should be in a biological trial. The safety of e-cigarettes is a modern day scientific concern due to the presence of nicotine – although not fully understood, propylene glycol could be an effective agent in causing harm as well. The e cigarettes available in the market contain varying concentrations of nicotine. For example, some may contain no nicotine, others may contain 6 mg/ml, or 12 mg/ml (low concentrations), 18 mg/ml (medium) or 24 mg/ml (high) and the variants are