A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine offer mixed results for e-cigarettes. The new report, supplied to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), offers both good and bad news for advocates of e-cigarettes.
After studying research done on the health effects of e-cigarettes, a panel of experts found that there is evidence that e-cigarette use can be addictive. Nicotine exposure varies between different users, e-liquids and devices and can at times be on the same level as those who use traditional cigarettes. The panel of experts also concluded that most e-cigarettes also produce potentially toxic substances but e-cigarette aerosol contains less toxic substances than smoke from traditional cigarettes. The research were conclusive that e-cigarette use increases airborne concentrations of particulate matter and nicotine in indoor environments. There is substantial evidence that exposure to potentially toxic substances from e-cigarettes is typically lower than that of traditional cigarettes.
The report also presents several findings in regards to the effects of e-cigarettes on an individual’s health. E-cigarettes can raise blood pressure and heart rates. There was a lack of evidence found that showed a link between longterm changes in heart rate, blood pressure and overall heart function. Also, there wasn’t enough evidence found to support the claim that e-cigarette use would lead to cancer and other respiratory diseases. If directly consumed or directly exposed, e-liquids can cause serious health affects including damage to the eyes and skin and can lead to seizures.
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