Good news in major media

[DrMA]

BBC announces new publication by Prof. Peter Hajek:

BBC News - E-cigarettes 'less harmful' than cigarettes

"E-cigarettes are likely to be much less harmful than conventional cigarettes, an analysis of current scientific research suggests."
"If harsh regulations are put in place now, we will damage public health on a big scale."

I cannot find the actual publication yet, but I look forward to reading it.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

Hmmm... "proportionate regulation". A middle ground, perhaps?

The problem there, however, is that restriction to those under 18 (which most of us would agree with) would mean the death of online sales and therefore much of the freedom we enjoy now.

A hopeful piece, nevertheless.

 

[Anjaffm]

Excellent find, DrMA!
By the way, Professor Hajek is a great expert on harm reduction, whereas that Martin McKee is the British glANTZ.

 

[Stosh]

Here's a link to the actual publication....http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(13)70124-3/fulltext

It requires a login registration to see the complete text. Just asks for name and e-mail, country, etc.

Initial reactions to ECs focused on potential risks.1 Increasingly though, commentators are pointing out that there is little indication of harm, whereas the potential benefits are substantial.2—4 Research into switching from cigarettes to snus (Swedish smokeless tobacco)5, 6 and into long-term use of nicotine-replacement treatments (NRTs)7, 8 shows that, except in pregnancy, nicotine intake from a non-smoked source is associated with low or no health risks. The chemicals that make cigarettes dangerous are either absent in ECs or present only in trace concentrations.9—12

 

[sky4it]

I especially liked this in the article:

((Prof Peter Hajek, of Queen Mary University in London, an author on the paper, told the BBC: "This is not the final list of risks, others may emerge.
"But regulators need to be mindful of crippling the e-cigarette market and by doing so failing to give smokers access to these safer products that could save their lives.
"If harsh regulations are put in place now, we will damage public health on a big scale."))

So Professor Peter Hajek knows it in the common wealth of the Brits, but the Republic here hasnt a clue.

Hail to the Queen.

 

[sonicdsl]

Here's a link that may give more info:

Addiction Journal - Press Releases

 

[ClippinWings]

probably should consolidate this thread with Mr Godshall's and this one:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...er-good-source-published-today-addiction.html

Hell, I even started one and deleted it...

It is really great news... this study came at a fantastic time, JUST before the FDA comment period closes.

 

[Anjaffm]

Here's a link that may give more info:

Addiction Journal - Press Releases

Great! Thank you!

 

[sky4it]

More good news from the Brits, from Dr. Hayden McRobbie, from the Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine at Queen Mary University of London.

The bad news is the American lung Association is homebound with the FDA. (What Dr. McRobbie says is the perfect antidote for whats been ailing the Center for Diseases and Contolleth, who are "alarmed" about ecigs and starter smokers)

in keeping with your major media theme here DrMa, this one hit CBS, Here is the link:

Study: Benefits Of E-Cigarettes May Outweigh Harms « CBS DC

The British are coming the British are coming, with smart pills for the Republic. Now all is needed is for the Republic to swallow. Where is TomBaker when you need him?