LS weighs more smoking restrictions | News | Lee's Summit Journal
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Lees Summit may join cities extending anti-smoking regulations to include electronic cigarettes and complete bans on tobacco in public parks.
Dr. Steve Salanski, chair of the health advisory board, said at the boards Aug. 28 meeting that there is growing worry about the effects of substituting e-cigarettes for smoking tobacco.
vaping results in trace exposure to toxic chemicals. Manufacturers of e-cigarettes promote them as devices to help stop smoking.
The long-term effect of secondhand exposure or consumption by e-cigarette users isnt understood because the products are relatively new, Salanski said. The liquid also contains traces of carcinogens and could cause other health problems.
There is no evidence about how much it takes to create disease 20 years from now, Salanski said.
He said researchers have noted increased use by young people whove never smoked, and theres concern that might lead them to use tobacco. He added that studies of adults trying to use the devices to stop smoking are inconclusive.
The article contains the following statements:
Lees Summit may join cities extending anti-smoking regulations to include electronic cigarettes and complete bans on tobacco in public parks.
Dr. Steve Salanski, chair of the health advisory board, said at the boards Aug. 28 meeting that there is growing worry about the effects of substituting e-cigarettes for smoking tobacco.
vaping results in trace exposure to toxic chemicals. Manufacturers of e-cigarettes promote them as devices to help stop smoking.
The long-term effect of secondhand exposure or consumption by e-cigarette users isnt understood because the products are relatively new, Salanski said. The liquid also contains traces of carcinogens and could cause other health problems.
There is no evidence about how much it takes to create disease 20 years from now, Salanski said.
He said researchers have noted increased use by young people whove never smoked, and theres concern that might lead them to use tobacco. He added that studies of adults trying to use the devices to stop smoking are inconclusive.
