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A fresh look at tobacco harm reduction: the case for the electronic cigarette
Journal Article
Abstract
Smokers of any age can reap substantial health benefits by quitting. In fact, no other single public health effort is likely to achieve a benefit comparable to large-scale smoking cessation. Surveys document that most smokers would like to quit, and many have made repeated efforts to do so. However, conventional smoking cessation approaches require nicotine addicted smokers to abstain fro… |
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Electronic cigarettes as a harm reduction strategy for tobacco control: A step forward or a repeat of past mistakes?
Journal Article
Abstract
The issue of harm reduction has long been controversial in the public health practice of tobacco control. Health advocates have been reluctant to endorse a harm reduction approach out of fear that tobacco companies cannot be trusted to produce and market products that will reduce the risks associated with tobacco use. |
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Electronic Cigarettes: What We Know So Far
Online video and PowerPoint presentation
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2nd_hand leans-neutral leans-positive carcinogens category-efficacy category-general information category-health_and_safety e-cigarette glycerin glycols nicotine pg propylene_glycol research smoking_cessation thr toxicity uk |
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Glycerin Purification
Document
What is Glycerin?
Glycerin (Glycerol) is a clear, odorless, viscous liquid with a naturally sweet taste. It is derived from both natural and petrochemical feedstocks. Glycerin occurs in combined form (triglycerides) in animal fats and vegetable oils and is obtained from these fats and oils during transesterification, such as in biodiesel production. |
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Key Issue: Glycerin | U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention
Web Page
Monograph Revisions
At the request of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USP has revised and strengthened its Glycerin Monograph to prevent future diethylene glycol (DEG) and ethylene glycol (EG) adulteration. |
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Toxins in E-Cig Vapor Also Found in Human Breath and Outdoor Air
Manuscript
Summary
* Five of the volatile organic compounds detected by various studies in electronic cigarette vapor have also been found in human breath emissions (acetaldehyde, acetone, butanone, formaldehyde and isoprene). |