E-cigarettes have been marketed as being safer than traditional tobacco cigarettes. And from what we know now, this may be true.
But how safe are e-cigarettes, really? Is there anything harmful in the vapor emitted by e-cigarettes? Have there been any known health consequences of their frequent use so far?
The answers may surprise you.
Safety of E-Cigarettes is Largely Unknown
While there’s not a lot of research on the effects of e-cigarettes because they are so new, what does exist doesn’t look very promising.
For one, it’s not clear that e-cigarettes help anyone quit smoking tobacco.
While some anecdotal evidence does exist in the form of individual stories of people who managed to quit with the help of e-cigs, every study ever conducted on the subject seems to indicate that there’s no real connection between e-cigs and quitting smoking.
In the two largest studies done to date, over 90% of those who participated still failed to quit smoking at the end of each trial.
What about the impact on human health?
First and foremost, no one argues that a lithium-ion battery exploding in your face is detrimental to your health. While this is relatively uncommon, it’s definitely a risk. But most people are probably more curious about the long-term impact of inhaling vaporized chemicals.
While much is yet unknown, it does appear the consistent use of e-cigs can increase the risk of gum disease and other oral health-related conditions. When it comes to your mouth, e-cigs are not much healthier than traditional tobacco products.
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