Abstract
This article reviews studies dealing with the content of electronic (e-) cigarettes. Based on measurements of the e-juice, the inhaled and the exhaled vapour, it is sound to assume that smoking e-cigarettes might have much less detrimental health effects than smoking conventional cigarettes. However, propylene glycol and glycerine are abundant in e-cigarettes and although they are generally perceived as relatively harmless, the long-term effects of heavy exposure to these substances are unknown.
Translated title of the contribution | E-cigarettes also contain detrimental chemicals. |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 176 |
Issue number | 18 |
Pages (from-to) | 1649-1652 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2014 |