Drug oversight board and food (FDA) Philippines Wednesday (06/26/2013) warned against the dangers of electronic cigarettes health of non-smokers (passive smokers).
Director General of the Philippine FDA said Kenneth Hartigan-Go, based on some research the electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) is not emission free. Studies indicate electronic cigarette contains among other pollutants carried by the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg units Cancer Prevention and WHO Collaborating Center for Tobacco Control.
"Electronic cigarettes contain harmful organic substances, including propylene glycol, flavoring and nicotine, which are issued in the form of mist or aerosol into the air in the room," said Go Xinhua quoted.
According to various studies, says Go, very soft liquid particles produced by the electronic cigarette measuring 2.5 micrometers. Particles can enter the lungs to. Liquid particles produced electronic cigarette will fly freely in the air in the room, and inhalation by other people who are not smokers.
If several people use electronic cigarettes together in one space, air pollutants to accumulate in substantial amounts and could harm passive smokers, "he said.
With this finding, the Go urged the public, especially the young people to quit and stay smoke at all, be it cigarettes, cigars or electronic cigarettes. *
Director General of the Philippine FDA said Kenneth Hartigan-Go, based on some research the electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) is not emission free. Studies indicate electronic cigarette contains among other pollutants carried by the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg units Cancer Prevention and WHO Collaborating Center for Tobacco Control.
"Electronic cigarettes contain harmful organic substances, including propylene glycol, flavoring and nicotine, which are issued in the form of mist or aerosol into the air in the room," said Go Xinhua quoted.
If several people use electronic cigarettes together in one space, air pollutants to accumulate in substantial amounts and could harm passive smokers, "he said.
With this finding, the Go urged the public, especially the young people to quit and stay smoke at all, be it cigarettes, cigars or electronic cigarettes. *
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