Are Electric Cigarettes Safe?

The popularity of e-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes, vaporizers) among teens and workers skyrocketed. The notion that smoking and vaping are safer is safer than conventional cigarettes and can even help stop smoking, so that the e-cigarette community spread everywhere. But is this true? Come on, look at the words of the following experts.

Electric cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or also called electronic nicotine delivery systems are battery-powered smoking devices. Variants of e-cigarette are very diverse: e-cig, e-cigarette, vaporizer or vaporizer, electric chicha and mod. In general, e-cigarettes include four different components, such as cartridges or storage devices that contain liquids, sprayers or heating elements, batteries and funnels, or funnels used to inhale smoke. resulting from burning and heating this component.


What's in the e-cigarette liquid?

Before continuing the discussion, let's look at the contents of e-cigarettes.
  • Nicotine. Most electronic cigarettes contain addictive nicotine chemicals. When you stop using it, you feel some of the effects of addiction, which you will become more emotional or even feel depressed about. Nicotine is also not good for people with heart problems, it affects the brain development of fetuses and children and can affect memory and concentration.
  •  Propylene glycol and glycerol. The main components of non-nicotine electronic cigarettes contained in some of these products can rot when heated and become toxic compounds such as formaldehyde, a chemical often used in building materials that can cause cancer.
  • Diacetyl. This substance is associated with a rare lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans. Conditions that cause permanent damage to the bronchioles (the smallest airways in the lungs).
Safety of electric cigarettes and efficiency as a substitute for conventional cigarettes

So far, experts say that the use of electronic cigarettes is considered safer than tobacco cigarettes. This is because e-cigarettes do not emit harmful fumes, such as tobacco smoke containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. But that does not guarantee that electronic cigarettes are completely safe.

Electric cigarettes have been mentioned as an alternative way to help stop smoking. Some people find it helpful to stop with e-cigarettes. But in general, there is no precise scientific research that can confirm it. To stop smoking, you are always advised to consult your doctor for effective steps that have been proven to help you stop smoking.

Is it true that e-cigarettes encourage children and adolescents to smoke?

According to research, teens who never smoked tobacco but e-cigarettes were six times more likely to smoke tobacco later in life. This is because they want to feel the effects of nicotine which is stronger. And more teenagers choose electric cigarettes than conventional cigarettes for those who have never smoked anything.

Another risk is children who are poisoned by accidentally swallowing liquids from electric cigarettes. This may be due to the fact that the packaging or aroma of fruit or candy found in e-cigarette liquids attracts the attention of children.

Other facts about electric cigarettes

There are separate regulations issued by drug and food regulatory authorities in America, namely:

Teenagers under 18 years are not allowed to buy electronic cigarettes, both online and directly at electronic cigarette stores. The seller is also required to check the identity card of the e-cigarette buyer.
It is strictly forbidden to provide free electronic cigarette samples.
This organization also requires electronic cigarette manufacturers to register and obtain sales approval from them.

Other risks that need to be considered are related to damaged electronic cigarette batteries, which can cause fire, explode and hurt the user and the environment. Electric cigarette is a relatively new technology. Indeed, compared to conventional tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes seem safer. But experts agree that more research is needed to examine and monitor the effects of e-cigarettes on health.

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