“The toxicity of E-cigarettes and children’s respiratory health”

Electronic cigarettes (E-cig), also referred to as Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS), were initially developed in 2003 to reduce the harmful effects of tobacco smoking. Since then, E-cig have become widely available in many countries, are used by many young people who would be unlikely take up cigarette smoking. However, the adverse effects on child health remain largely unknown. E-cigs are available through regulated sale in many countries, but easily accessible by the internet in others.

Source: Paediatric Respiratory Reviews - February 10, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Karin C. L ødrup Carlsen, Håvard O Skjerven, Kai-Håkon Carlsen Tags: Review Source Type: research