{"id":7108,"date":"2017-06-19T18:37:33","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T22:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10028\/uncategorized\/e-cigarettes-really-healthier-alternative\/"},"modified":"2017-06-19T18:37:33","modified_gmt":"2017-06-19T22:37:33","slug":"e-cigarettes-really-healthier-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/en\/article\/e-cigarettes-really-healthier-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"Are E-Cigarettes Really A Healthier Alternative?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you, leading to multiple cancer types and lung disease. In an effort to quit smoking, many people are switching to e-cigarettes, which have been lauded as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. In fact, a 2015 study published in the BMJ<\/em><\/a> suggests that e-cigarettes helped 18,000 smokers to quit, who would have not otherwise done so. But are e-cigarettes really safer?<\/p>\n

What\u2019s In E-Cigarettes?<\/h3>\n

In order to determine whether or not e-cigarettes are dangerous, it is essential to know what is actually in an e-cigarette.<\/a><\/p>\n

One ingredient that both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes have in common is nicotine. However, how much nicotine is in an e-cigarette may differ substantially based upon the brand. Some newer e-cigarette devices deliver more nicotine in a single hit, which increases the risk of them becoming addictive.<\/p>\n

In addition to nicotine, e-cigarettes are filled with chemicals. One study found that some e-cigarettes include an ingredient that is found in antifreeze, and that many contained formaldehyde, a dangerous carcinogen. While data is inconclusive, evidence points to e-cigarettes containing cancer-causing ingredients.<\/p>\n

There have even been reports of e-cigarettes exploding<\/a> when improperly maintained. All e-cigarettes heat a combustible substance as opposed to burning it, which is why they produce vapor instead of smoke. For the most part, these well-tested products are safe to use, at least from a physical design and engineering standpoint. After a few minutes of continuous use, the battery can begins to overheat, and the uninsulated housing simply cannot absorb that heat. As a result, some E-Cigarettes are prone to explosion either while in a person\u2019s mouth or while in a purse or pocket. Even worse, some models eject overheated batteries in such situations, turning them into dangerous projectiles.<\/p>\n

But Are Cigarettes Worse?<\/h3>\n

The biggest difference between e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes is that e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco. But it is important to remember that it is not just<\/em> tobacco that causes cancer and lung disease; the added chemicals in traditional cigarettes are damaging to health, too. Because these chemicals can lead to cancer and disease, and because many of the same chemicals are found in e-cigarettes, there is no definitive evidence to suggest that using an e-cigarette is a safer or healthier alternative. In fact, e-cigarettes are most likely very unhealthy<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Marketing to Children, Adolescents, and Those Who Want to Improve Their Health<\/h3>\n

One of the more disturbing things about e-cigarette companies is the marketing tactics that are used – in fact, in 2014, there were about 2.4 million middle and high school students using electronic cigarettes, as reported by the CDC, many of whom reported being exposed to e-cigarette marketing.<\/a> In addition to young people, many people switch to e-cigarettes because they believe these cigarettes to be a safer, healthier alternative.<\/p>\n

At the law offices of Napoli Shkolnik , we believe that product manufacturers have a duty to let consumers know the risks of using a product. If you have suffered harm you believe was linked to your use of e-cigarettes, you may have a case. Contact<\/a> our law firm today to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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