Monday, April 20, 2015

Electronic Cigarettes

"Mind if I vape?"  If you've heard that question, you're likely aware that the usage of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) is on the rise in America.  We don't yet know if e-cigs are a healthier alternative to their tobacco counterparts, but we do know that they sometimes explode unexpectedly.  This October 2014 report from the U.S. Fire Administration discusses incidents of fires and explosions related to e-cigs:

http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/electronic_cigarettes.pdf

As for the overall health effects of these devices, the Food and Drug Administration is collecting public comments through July 2 to assist them with making appropriate rules.  See this site:  http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm172906.htm.  Until e-cigs are carefully studied and regulated, if you must vape, vape with great caution.

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