학술논문

Electronic cigarettes: Safety concerns and regulatory issues.
Document Type
Opinion
Source
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 10/1/2009, Vol. 66 Issue 19, p1740-1742. 3p.
Subject
*CIGARETTES
*HEALTH behavior
*CIGARETTE industry
HEALTH of cigarette smokers
Language
ISSN
1079-2082
Abstract
In this article the author focuses the issues concerning the safety and regulatory of electronic cigarettes in the U.S. It presents the design of the electronic cigarette which comprises of three general components which include a nicotine cartridge, a smart chip and an atomization chamber. It suggests health care providers to advise cigarette smokers that electronic cigarettes are not a proven alternative to conventional cigarettes thus, the use of this product is highly discouraged