Safety is one of the major concerns for those opposed to electronic cigarettes. In this news story, the dangers of e-cigarettes are brought to light.

“…Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery devices, are becoming a popular alternative to cigarette smoking.”

..Some of the concerns the author raises are the lack of FDA safety data regarding the liquid nicotine, and the little clinical data on the safety and efficacy of electronic cigarettes as part of a smoking cessation program..

…this cigarette look-a-like delivers nicotine in the same way traditional cigarettes do, without the harmful tar and other tobacco properties..

The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), whose mandate is to provide decision-makers with evidence, analysis, advice and recommendations so that they may make informed decisions in health care, has released a Rapid Response Report outlining the safety data for electronic cigarettes.  The report concludes that while the evidence and safety data [...]

The debate on the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) is one that is highly controversial. The QUIT forum has reported on the use of e-cigarettes in the past, citing concerns of safety and efficacy. However, a recent article published online from the International Journal of Clinical Practice