Electronic cigarettes as a harm reduction strategy for tobacco control: A step forward or a repeat of past mistakes?

[crashinbrn]

Journal of Public Health Policy - Abstract of article: Electronic cigarettes as a harm reduction strategy for tobacco control: A step forward or a repeat of past mistakes?

 

[rothenbj]

Old news but a different source I believe. At least I read the abstract before I realized it was the UCB study. Still, the message was written.

 

[Vocalek]

No, it's Michael Segel's article.

We conclude that electronic cigarettes show tremendous promise in the fight against tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. By dramatically expanding the potential for harm reduction strategies to achieve substantial health gains, they may fundamentally alter the tobacco harm reduction debate.

 

[Thulium]

No, it's Michael Segel's article.

I don't think you can see the full article from that link. Do you know if we can post it here or send it privately if people want to read it for themselves? It is rather fantastic.

 

[jed]

I don't think you can see the full article from that link. Do you know if we can post it here or send it privately if people want to read it for themselves? It is rather fantastic.

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/centers-institutes/population-development/files/article.jphp.pdf