Electronic Cigarettes Regulation

The article “To regulate or not to regulate? Views on electronic cigarette regulations and beliefs about the reasons for and against regulations” brought forward on the regulation of vapes and electronic cigarettes. This article shows studies that were taken through online polling of adults from Amazon mechanical Turk. The polls took place in May of 2015. Overall the article is about whether to or not to regulate electronic cigarettes or vapes. As most people disagreed with most of the reasons to

The lack of regulation from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on electronic cigarette products is creating a desire for state and local governments to enact laws aimed to address their usage (Balakit, 2014). In Maryland, House Bill 0026, Clean Indoor Air Act – Use of Electronic Smoking Devices – Prohibition, was intended to make the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), “battery-operated devices that contain nicotine cartridges and other chemicals,” illegal in public places (Subramaniam

smoking cigarettes. Imagine this alternative could help millions of people quit smoking and comes with only a fraction of the harmful chemicals that cigarettes do. The electronic cigarette or e-cigarette was created in 2003 by a Chinese pharmacist. It works by heating a liquid until it turns into vapor which is then inhaled. Since its creation, it use has grown exponentially worldwide. Its use in the US, however, was not regulated by the FDA until August 2016. This regulation deemed e-cigarette devices

smoking cigarettes, so he switched to a new alternative: an e-cigarette. Electronic cigarettes contain no tobacco, and vaporize a vegetable glycerol fluid that contains nicotine, mimicking the feeling of smoking a burn cigarette without the tar, dangerous gases, and unpleasant smell (Block). In most states, smokers can “vape” in public places with their e-cigarettes, receiving the nicotine of a burn cigarette without complaint from others. Heavy smokers find that they can use e-cigarettes to gradually

Should E-cigarettes be as harshly regulated as cigarettes? This is a question that has arisen since the invention of the E-cigarette, or more commonly known as the “vape.” The E-cigarette was invented in 2003 by Herbert A. Guilbert, but they really gained popularity around 2015. Because this is a fairly new invention, we don’t know many side effects, but overall, they seem to be less harmful to your body than cigarettes. Some believe that E-cigarettes are a gateway to smoking, while others believe

Dr. Adkins English II November 8, 2017 Should Electronic Cigarettes be Regulated like Tobacco Cigarettes? A new device has emerged as an easier way for people using harmful tobacco products to quit. These devices are called electronic cigarettes or e-cigs. These alternatives to smoking, raise an important question. Should the e-cigs be regulated like regular tobacco cigarettes? Electronic cigarettes replace the tar found in tobacco cigarettes with water vapor and provide a healthier option. This

Electronic Cigarettes Electronic cigarettes have become an alternative to regular tobacco cigarettes. There have been many health claims and advantages for using electronic cigarettes promoting their popularity. According to “E-cigarettes: How Safe Are They” that appeared in The Journal of Family Practice, E-cigarettes were introduced to North America and in 2007, and by 2014 four percent of the U.S. population used them. There are currently hundreds of manufacturers, and there are varying degrees

to increased knowledge of how it harms the body. Tobacco once ruled the world; now in the digital age a new way to inhale smoke has come into being. Electronic Cigarettes, or e-cigs as they are more commonly known, have become very popular in recent years. The act of inhaling vapor (or vaping) has become a social norm; much like smoking a cigarette was just a few years ago. But with an increase in public usage the FDA must make a decision. In an OP-ED written by Sally L. Satel, M.D for the New

for Microsoft word. As must everything evolve, cigarettes have taken the next leap of evolution and gone digital. Electronic cigarettes have begun to flood the market with statics of 2 million users and 2.5 billion dollars in profits. Right now a lot is unknown about these devices and there are no safety regulations. Those who oppose and support electronic cigarettes have different views, negatives and positives, of their use. Electronic cigarettes is a controversial issue due to not being safe,

Do We Know About E-Cigarettes”). Children are affected by e-cigarette use in the same way. In fact, “Supporting Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes” explains how the exposure to the substance affected many children. (Supporting Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes). Between 2011 and 2012, the number of child poisoning due to e-cigarettes tripled (over 1,300 of children suffered this type of poisoning) (“Supporting Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes”). If electronic cigarettes are not limited, then