New Central NY YNN Story on e-Cigs, Feb 8, 2011

[Griffin]

Debate over safety of electronic cigarettes

 

[Placebo Effect]

"What they fail to say is that the nitrosamines are also present at identical levels that are present in the nicotine patch and the gum," Teed said.

Awesome. I love to see this fact written in an article.

 

[Petrodus]

Good article - Good video

Nice example of the truth is spreading across the the country
despite the lies and propaganda being spread by criminals.

 

[CGProg]

"There have been some studies that have looked at components of the liquid and it does contain, in some cases, ingredients in addition to nicotine which are carcinogenic or toxic," said Sharon Fischer, the tobacco Control Program Coordinator at the Broome County Health Department."

Oh really? What studies? What additional ingredients specifically?
Gotta call these people on this stuff...

 

[Petrodus]

"There have been some studies that have looked at components of the liquid and it does contain, in some cases, ingredients in addition to nicotine which are carcinogenic or toxic," said Sharon Fischer, the tobacco Control Program Coordinator at the Broome County Health Department."

Oh really? What studies? What additional ingredients specifically?
Gotta call these people on this stuff...

It's some kind of law...
Your not allowed to post favorable articles about E-cigarettes
unless you throw in some lies and propaganda.

 

[kristin]

The irony is that not two seconds earlier, Gary explained that the carcinogens are at the same levels of the nicotine patch/gums. Made the health expert look pretty silly.

"There have been some studies that have looked at components of the liquid and it does contain, in some cases, ingredients in addition to nicotine which are carcinogenic or toxic," said Sharon Fischer, the Tobacco Control Program Coordinator at the Broome County Health Department."

Oh really? What studies? What additional ingredients specifically?
Gotta call these people on this stuff...

 

[Turnkeys]

I applaud YNN for making the effort to report further on this issue, as well as Gary Teed's comments. The more we're able to share our stories the better our chances of mollifying preconceptions.

I must say however, I'm finding "official" statements like this wearying...

"There have been some studies that have looked at components of the liquid and it does contain, in some cases, ingredients in addition to nicotine which are carcinogenic or toxic," said Sharon Fischer, the Tobacco Control Program Coordinator at the Broome County Health Department.

I'm also dissapointed that YNN didn't provide (disabled?) a comment section for responses.

Googled some contact information:

Broome County Health Department
225 Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13905-2448
(607) 778-3930

Sharon Fischer
607-778-3068

The receptionist I spoke to wasn't certain of Sharon's e-mail "not everyone's is the same" (which I understood as not following the template) but if hers does it should be:
sfischer@co.broome.ny.us

I haven't contacted her yet as I'm at work and wanted to make sure I had my ducks lined up. If yours are, please use the contact info above.

 

[Vocalek]

I think the disconnect on the part of the reporter is that Gary used the specific term "nitrosamines" when he mentioned that the quantity is the same in the nicotine patch and gum. Sharon Fisher was no doubt spouting the party line about the FDA finding carcinogins and toxins in the liquid. But Fisher used the less specific term "carcinogens". I doubt that the reporter realized they were both talking about the same chemical.

Had the reporter been sharp and caught that connection, she could have challenged Fisher with the "no more carcinogens than patches or gum" comback.

 

[Placebo Effect]

I spoke to Ms. Fischer. She was very pleasant and, once explained the facts about the so-called safety concerns, she no longer defended them. I sent her Dr. Siegel's article, as well as CASAA's 8 Biggest Myths about the Electronic Cigarette document.

 

[Vocalek]

I spoke to Ms. Fischer. She was very pleasant and, once explained the facts about the so-called safety concerns, she no longer defended them. I sent her Dr. Siegel's article, as well as CASAA's 8 Biggest Myths about the Electronic Cigarette document.

Good work!

 

[Turnkeys]

....... as well as CASAA's 8 Biggest Myths about the Electronic Cigarette document.

Nice work Placebo, thanks.

I found this link on CASAA but it was only 7 myths. Was there another link I haven't discovered?

 

[kristin]

The original article I wrote had 7 myths, but when we uploaded it to CASAA.org, I added an 8th: http://www.casaa.org/files/8 Biggest Electronic Cigarette Myths(2).pdf

Nice work Placebo, thanks.

I found this link on CASAA but it was only 7 myths. Was there another link I haven't discovered?

 

[Turnkeys]

Thanks Kristin!

Jus' finished reading it, excellent compilation.

 

[ec!gg]

Kristin, this is excellent information. Thanks a lot for taking the time to work on this!

 

[firechick]

Outstanding, Mr. Teed!

 

[Griffin]

The original article I wrote had 7 myths, but when we uploaded it to CASAA.org, I added an 8th: http://www.casaa.org/files/8 Biggest Electronic Cigarette Myths(2).pdf

Thanks for that Kristin! I've reorganized it a bit as a tri-fold flyer to distribute at the store where I "work" since we've started selling PV kits and get questions occasionally. I also put the e-cig FAQ on the back and it makes a nice little informational packet for everyone.

 

[Sassyonemeis]

love it!! I am in shock actually that they even allowed such a positive perspective and report on e-cigarettes! This is great!

and I also love that FreedomSmokeUSA got some FREE PRESS

Sorry... yep.. I'ma fan