FDA declares e-cigarettes unsafe
Despite the general belief that electronic cigarettes are safe and harmless, FDA officials report their use to be associated with various health concerns.
The devices, known as e-cigarettes, are battery-operated devices that deliver nicotine in a puff of hot gas that feels like smoke. Manufacturers claim that they are safer than cigarettes and can help smokers to kick the habit.
According to a recently released report, the devices can deliver a dose of synthetic nicotine with unknown safety.
These devices also contain various toxic agents such as nitrosamines, and diethylene glycol (antifreeze ingredient).
The cartridges marked as having no nicotine actually contain some addictive substances. Varying amounts of nicotine were also found in the cartridges marked to have low, medium, or high amounts of the substance.
Officials also warned that these devices can increase nicotine addiction and tobacco use particularly in youth, adding that they also weaken the health benefits of antismoking efforts as they can be used in smoke-free areas.
