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Let's play devil's advocate. Where's the proof that e-cigarettes are harmful? We have mountains of evidence that cigarettes are one of the most harmful habits
by oarabbus_ 7y ago
Let's play devil's advocate.
Where's the proof that e-cigarettes are harmful?
We have mountains of evidence that cigarettes are one of the most harmful habits one can do.
Do we have proof e-cigs cause lung cancer, or other types of cancer? COPD? asthma? no, we do not.
edit: people seem to be very downvote-happy on this site when they disagree with something.
Combustion of tobacco produces polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) which are heavily carcinogenic. Vaporization of nicotine does NOT produce these compounds.
Additionally the UK Government claims that e-cigarettes are 95% less harmful than tobacco cigarettes, suggesting they are less damaging than junk food, soda, or car exhaust. Why not ban coca-cola and real cigarettes besides ecig?
- sureaboutthis 7y ago"The nicotine in e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes is addictive. E-cigarettes are considered tobacco products because most of them contain nicotine, which comes from tobacco. Besides nicotine, e-cigarettes can contain harmful and potentially harmful ingredients, including: >ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs >flavorants such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to serious lung disease >volatile organic compounds >heavy metals, such as nickel, tin, and lead" https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/ https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/
- oarabbus_ 7y agohttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/vaping-quit-smoking-cigarettes-health-nhs-lung-damage-cancer-tobacco-a8701506.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/vaping-quit-smokin... UK government claims ecigs are far, far less harmful than tobacco cigarettes.
- sureaboutthis 7y ago"...some water vapour on it and very slight discolouration from the colouring in the e-liquid." "Research estimates that, while not risk-free..." Less harmful but harmful nonetheless. Not without risk. Contaminants and other unnatural elements are introduced into the lungs. Vaping is harmful, too.
- oarabbus_ 7y agoEh, you'd need to show me some evidence that e-cigs are more unhealthy than drinking soda, or the exhaust in a big city. Standing in the sunlight is also harmful; want to ban that?
- sureaboutthis 7y agoComparing e-cigs to other unhealthy things does not make e-cigs any better for you. Best advice. Don't be stupid. Don't smoke anything at all. It's unnatural. Your lungs are trying to tell you something when you first try it. Listen to them.
- munk-a 7y agoCan I devil's devil's advocate - various players in the tobacco industry carried out a long PR campaign trying to downplay the health effects of smoking after being internally aware of them so... maybe let's wait to see if this new way to inhale tobacco is safe before accepting the word of tobacco industry participants again? This is going by the old "Fool me once shame on you, falsely convince me that tobacco products pose no health risks twice shame on me" - I think that's how that quote goes.
- oarabbus_ 7y agoCombustion of tobacco produces polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) which are heavily carcinogenic. Vaporization of nicotine does NOT produce these compounds. I'm not claiming e-cigs are _good_ for you, but greater harm than, say, soda and junk food, has not been proven. The UK government claims they are 95% less harmful than cigarettes: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/vaping-quit-smoking-cigarettes-health-nhs-lung-damage-cancer-tobacco-a8701506.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/vaping-quit-smokin...