Electronic cigarettes: patterns of use, health effects, use in smoking cessation and regulatory issues

Conclusions: The cytotoxicity and long term health effects of e-cigarettes are unknown. Nevertheless the e-cigarette market continues to expand, largely driven by middle-aged smokers who claim to be using e-cigarettes in an attempt to reduce or quit smoking. E-cigarettes may have some potential as smoking cessation aids and, in the researchers' view, should therefore be subject to further research and regulation similar to other nicotine replacement therapies.
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Source Type: research