Interesting article in East Bay Express: Scientists Criticize UC Berkeley's Ban on E-Cigs
Scientists Criticize UC Berkeley's Ban on E-Cigs
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Wonder how long it will be before the students wake up and realize what BS is being forced on them and protest.
"E-cigarettes also contain tiny amounts of formaldehyde which the US Environmental Protection Agency considers to be a "probable human carcinogen" because frequent and intense exposure to formaldehyde has been linked to certain cancers."
Where does the formaldehyde come in? The flavorings? The silica wick?
Where does the formaldehyde come in? The flavorings? The silica wick?
It seems most of the studies are testing the cigalikes that have pre-filled cartomizers. I think the polyfill-like materials used as wicking may contribute to the formaldehyde. But who knows
oh okay, that would make more sense than the juices containing it or it being a by product of the heated coil. Thanks!
Everyone talking about the formaldehyde, do some research before you get worried.
Our bodies create formaldehyde. It is in the air you breathe everyday as well. Outside and inside.
Also, take a look at the actu emtest results. They were basically trace amounts, at basically the same levels of the margin of error of their testing.
Well....anyhow....overall, it was a very good article. We can only hope that more voices of reason get the facts out there.
Pretty sure the tobacco and included e-nic policy was voted in by the students at UC Berkeley.
Being a Bay area resident who frequently spends time in Berkeley, this disturbs me a bit. However, Berkeley is kind of weird that way so I am not really surprised. I think any campus is going to ban that which they are not familiar with, including E-Cigs. I guess I need to do my part and spread the word in the Bay Area!
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"On January 1, 2014, UC Berkeley will go completely tobacco-free, and the use of cigarettes and all tobacco products will no longer be permitted on campus or other UC Berkeley owned or leased properties.
Why?
UC Office of the President charged all UC campuses to go smoke- and tobacco-free by January 1, 2014 to save lives and improve the health of our community.
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and according to the US Surgeon General, there is no safe level of second-hand smoke. In the United States, tobacco use is responsible for about one in five deaths annually (i.e., about 443,000 deaths per year, and an estimated 49,000 of these smoking-related deaths are attributable to secondhand smoke exposure).
A tobacco-free campus will:
Create a healthier environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors;
Support tobacco users who are trying to quit; and
Reduce the number of new tobacco users by promoting the social norm of a tobacco-free environment.
We plan to ensure that tobacco users have access and referrals to a variety of cessation support services to help them be successful with their personal health goals. University Health Services (UHS) will be offering students, faculty and staff one-on-one cessation assistance to develop a quit plan, free quit kits, and a free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) starter pack for those who meet for a brief consultation with a tobacco cessation counselor. Tobacco users are also encouraged to utilize the evidence-based quit resources, including free apps, text messaging, online programs, and the California Smokers Helpline (1-800-NO-BUTTS) available at the UHS Smoking Cessation website.
Why are e-cigarettes not allowed?
The safety of e-cigarettes remains unclear. Some researchers are concerned that new health risks may emerge from their long-term use. As research continues on e-cigarette safety and efficacy as a cessation tool, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the World Health Organization do not consider e-cigarettes to be safe at this time."
Frequently Asked Questions | Tobacco-Free Berkeley
Why?
UC Office of the President charged all UC campuses to go smoke- and tobacco-free by January 1, 2014 to save lives and improve the health of our community.
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and according to the US Surgeon General, there is no safe level of second-hand smoke. In the United States, tobacco use is responsible for about one in five deaths annually (i.e., about 443,000 deaths per year, and an estimated 49,000 of these smoking-related deaths are attributable to secondhand smoke exposure).
A tobacco-free campus will:
Create a healthier environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors;
Support tobacco users who are trying to quit; and
Reduce the number of new tobacco users by promoting the social norm of a tobacco-free environment.
We plan to ensure that tobacco users have access and referrals to a variety of cessation support services to help them be successful with their personal health goals. University Health Services (UHS) will be offering students, faculty and staff one-on-one cessation assistance to develop a quit plan, free quit kits, and a free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) starter pack for those who meet for a brief consultation with a tobacco cessation counselor. Tobacco users are also encouraged to utilize the evidence-based quit resources, including free apps, text messaging, online programs, and the California Smokers Helpline (1-800-NO-BUTTS) available at the UHS Smoking Cessation website.
Why are e-cigarettes not allowed?
The safety of e-cigarettes remains unclear. Some researchers are concerned that new health risks may emerge from their long-term use. As research continues on e-cigarette safety and efficacy as a cessation tool, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the World Health Organization do not consider e-cigarettes to be safe at this time."
Frequently Asked Questions | Tobacco-Free Berkeley
Very nice to see media reporting factually about vaping issues, not just going for uninformed articles they think will get them reads because of sensationalism
Oh and I'm a conservative liberal political atheist. Does that matter?
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If I remember correctly, those studies were debunked for:
1. Not using strict protocol, not using strictly sanitized lab conditions, etc..
A. The contaminants were from the environment in the lab..
2. Not giving the cartomizers time to reWick, which consistently produced the dry hit scenario instead of the honest & typical vaping scenario.
3. I forget, but it's there in black & white if you search for it.
Oh, the formaldehyde exists in every person. Glantz himself has insinuated that 2 typical people sitting in the same room, can cause carcinogens just from the act of breathing.
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