Are E-Cigarettes Safe?

For many, quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do, but that could be made easier through the use of an electronic cigarette. The e-cigarette lets the smoker feel like they are smoking without all the toxic substances, at least that is what marketers want you to believe.

With the implementation of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, Ontarians are now protected from second-hand smoke in public places and workplaces, children are protected from smoking in cars, and a ban on point-of-sale promotion is in place. Many other policies and by-laws have been put in place.

There are new products on the market that have the potential to roll back the gains made in tobacco control say health professionals who are monitoring the use of the e-cigarette.

Users of the e-cigarette claim it is helping them kick tobacco the e-cigarettes are an effective tool to help curb their cravings.

Melodie Tilson, Director of Policy, Smoking & Health Action Foundation/Non-Smokers’ Rights Association isn't so convinced. She has concerns about the substances found in the vapour that is emitted from the electronic cigarette.

She wants to see more regulatory control on who can use these devices and to stop the sale of e-cigarettes to under age people.