Electronic cigar and the controversy about smoking

Control of the use of so-called electronic cigarettes is one of the discussion topics of the delegates of 168 countries gathered in the Uruguayan resort of Punta del Este, in the fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention for him tobacco control which takes place from November 15 to 20, 2010.

The electronic cigarettes they are devices that operate with rechargeable batteries, which vaporize different concentrations of nicotine through an atomizer. Unlike real ones, these do not have tar and no combustion occurs .

Its manufacturers claim that it does not contain chemical substances harmful effects of conventional cigarettes. When the person inhales, a light comes on at the tip, which emulates the way the cigarettes light up.

These devices in the form of wands, a little longer than traditional, come with refillable cartridges with liquids of different flavors such as vanilla, mint, fruit, coffee and also tobacco.

Controversies

Its use is surrounded by controversy. Some say it is safer Y more innocuous that the real cigarette and that its advantage lies in allowing the smoker to reduce the number of cigarettes eventually and in some cases, leave the vice .

Others say that it is dangerous to health and that sabotages the strategies of those countries that have legislated to reduce the use of tobacco.

In 2009 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) analyzed two models of electronic cigarettes and found that their cartridges contained perceptible levels of toxic and carcinogenic chemicals, and that's why he recommends that they not be used. Those who defend it assure that there are several other models that are safer, and that some of them do not contain nicotine.

Another reason why it is about eradicating this product is that it does not help smokers to get away from the habit , because since it does not emit smoke or bad odors, it can be used indoors and where it is no smoking . If smokers spend a long time without consuming a cigarette or find most of their day in an area non-smoking, can gradually get to leave it; but if you do not have that need, that is, if you have a device that addresses that need, the same behavior is maintained.

It takes a lot of research before this product can be marketed, for now we must be careful and be attentive to the indications of the authorities and specialists in this regard.

Source: BBC


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