All I had to read was the abstract, that said enough.
"Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) aerosolize nicotine and produce a vapor that emulates that of cigarettes but purportedly has fewer traditional toxins than secondhand smoke. Although e-cigarettes are widely sold online and by retailers,
new research suggests that they may contain unexpected toxins and may provide unreliable nicotine delivery. Many countries have already banned or strictly regulated e-cigarettes. Currently in the United States, e-cigarettes are exempt from regulation as drug-delivery
devices. Meanwhile, the presence of e-cigarettes on the Internet, including in Web searches, virtual user communities, and online stores
where people sell e-cigarettes on commission, is increasing rapidly. Physicians should be aware of the popularity, questionable efficacy claims, and safety concerns of e-cigarettes
so that they may counsel patients against use and advocate for research to inform an evidence-based regulatory approach."
My Emphasis. Point 1, NEW EVIDENCE? The only evidence I am aware of, other than fear mongering, came with the FDA's dog and pony show last year and Eisenberg's study that said E cigs don't deliver nicotine. We know that the FDA's Press release and presentation did not represent the data or results as a comparison to cigarettes or NRT products. If Eisneberg's study is correct, it doesn't matter what the level of nicotine is in the cartridge, E Cigs just give placebo effect. Shouldn't matter if it gets people to quit smoking now, should it?
Point 2. Yes, countries have banned E Cigs, whether you would say a handful is many is to be questioned and many of those few that have banned them used the FDA's remarks as part of their argument.
Point 3, Where people sell e-cigarettes for commission? First, I doubt most online stores are selling E cigs for commissions. I'd be surprised if there are any commission sales outside of brick and mortar or mall kiosk stores. Yes, they are sold for profit, but doubtful commission. Besides, isn't this America, land of the brave home of the capitalist? Gee, I didn't realize that BP sold products, overpriced and under effective, out of their altruistic benevolence. Perhaps they'd like to sell their products at cost, just to help smokers to quit.
Finally, "so that they may counsel patients against use and advocate for research to inform an evidence-based regulatory approach." says it all. Ban them now and we'll let our henchmen, the FDA, make sure they never see the light of day.
And I should pay to see what the rest of the article says, for who, for what?
