Research on e-cigarettes examining health effects. (cover story)

UNITED States. Food & Drug Administration; ELECTRONIC cigarettes; PUBLIC health; SMOKING cessation; NICOTINE

The article discusses the plans of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate e-cigarettes as a tobacco product since its potential impact on public health remains unknown. E-cigarettes are used by regular smokers as an alternative to real cigarettes. It explains that further research is needed to assess e-cigarettes' potential health benefits and risks. One of the concerns over e-cigarettes is its use in businesses or restaurants to go around clean air ordinances.