E cigarette: Australian Health Protection Principal

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the public health risks of e -cigarettes. The increased use of e -cigarettes by adolescents has raised concerns in terms of addiction and health risks, and in increasing the potential for uptake of tobacco use. Although there is limited evidence on the long-term health impacts of e - cigarette use, these products are known to contain a number of harmful substances and may increase the risk of heart and lung disorders.4-6 There is evidence that adolescents who are exposed to nicotine may become addicted rapidly, and that exposure to ... Protecting the health of current adult cigarette smokers E -cigarettes have been marketed by the e - cigarette and tobacco industries to existing smokers as both a smoking cessation tool and as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes and tobacco smoking. Vapes, mods, tank systems, e -cigs and vape pens are all forms of e -cigarettes. They are not safe, and use can lead to serious health problems.