What are e-cigarettes?, Vapes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)?
Vapes, Vaporizer, Vape Pens, Hookah Pens, electronic cigarettes (E-cigarettes or e-pigs), E-Cigarettes and e-pipes are just a few of the many names for tobacco products, those for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) be used.
Those used in these products “E-cigarette oils” usually contain nicotine from tobacco and flavorings, Propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin and other ingredients. The liquid is heated, to create an aerosol, that the user inhales.
ENDS can be designed like this, that they burn like a conventional cigarette, look like a cigar or pipe. Some look like pens or USB sticks. Larger devices, such as tank systems or modules, bear little or no resemblance to cigarettes. These products may have reusable parts, or they can be disposable products, that are used only once and then thrown away.
Are you looking for general health- and electronic cigarette safety information, E-cigarettes or other e-cigarettes?
The longer ENDS and others E-cigarettes are on the market, the more we learn about their health effects. This also includes data about the use of these products by young people, which have led to the development of several awareness programs, aimed at preventing the use of these products by young people. The FDA is also aware of the many safety issues through the Tobacco Product Problem Reports and Tobacco Product Violation Reports- and health risks have become aware, that can come from tobacco products.
The FDA works to protect the public health of all Americans while regulating addictive products, which pose health risks. We are conducting ongoing research into less potentially harmful forms of nicotine delivery to adults, including studies on E-cigarettes and ENDS. Many studies suggest this, that E-cigarettes and non-combustible tobacco products may be less harmful than combustible cigarettes. However, there is insufficient evidence to support the claim, that e-cigarettes and other ENDS are an effective means of quitting smoking.
So far there are none E-cigarettes been approved as an aid to smoking cessation or provided with modified risk information, and further investigation is required, about the potential risks and benefits of these products for adults, who consume tobacco products, to understand.
Adolescent use and prevention
The FDA monitors national consumption of all tobacco products, including annual youth surveys, and has seen a dramatic increase in consumption of in recent years E-cigarettes found among young people. Due to the so-called “Epidemic” Due to youth consumption of these products, the FDA has made prevention a priority. The authority has taken a variety of measures, from policy development to enforcement to education, to keep ENDS away from young people.
Find out about education and resources for teens, who are at higher risk or are more susceptible to smoking and nicotine addiction. The FDA has a toolkit, Resources for Professionals on e-cigarettes and e-cigarettes, for adults and professionals, who work with young people, created. This free resource provides a quick overview of e-cigarette smoking and vaping for teens.
