Work

The need to regulate electronic cigarettes amidst health concerns: Let’s follow the evidence

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: The growing evidence raises concerns, revealing harmful effects from short-term e-cigarette use.The long-term health effects are largely unknown at this stage, but current evidence points to the need for caution with regard to e-cigarettes.We call on the SA government to take swift action to avoid the public health risks of e-cigarettes and speedily pass the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Draft Bill [33] into law, which will provide for the regulation of e-cigarettes as for other tobacco products.

Source: South African Medical Journal

DOI: 10.7196/samj.2020.v110i3.14568

Authors: C O Egbe, L London, S Kalideen, P Delobelle, I Datay

Institutions: South African Medical Research Council, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, University of Cape Town, University of the Western Cape

Language: English

Topic: Smoking Behavior and Cessation

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $311