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Electronic cigarettes: scarce data and divergent legislations. The need for evidence-based health policies and research funding [Editorial] (2016)
Auteur(s) :
MANZOLI, L. ;
BOCCIA, S.
Année
2016
Page(s) :
370-371
Sous-type de document :
Editorial
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Tabac / Tobacco / e-cigarette
Discipline :
SAN (Santé publique / Public health)
Thésaurus mots-clés
E-CIGARETTE
;
DONNEE PROBANTE
;
LEGISLATION
;
RECHERCHE
;
SANTE PUBLIQUE
;
POLITIQUE
Résumé :
In the last semester, e-cigarettes were the subject of editorials in The Lancet, BMJ and JAMA; of special issues in several scientific journals and the cover story of a number of periodicals for the general public including the Harvard Public Health Magazine. Definitively a hot topic, with drastically opposing views: on one side, the supporters (including Public Health England) claim that ‘e-cigarettes are around 95% less harmful than tobacco’ and welcome e-cigarettes as a pathway to the reduction or cessation of tobacco use. On the other side, the opponents (including World Health Organization) warn on the presence of carcinogens into cartridges and a potential role as a gateway to regular cigarettes, especially among the teens.
There is universal consensus, however, that current evidence is scarce and long-term data on e-cigarette safety and efficacy are urgently needed. The published evidence is limited to two randomized trials, two single-arm small trials and seven observational studies. [Extract]
There is universal consensus, however, that current evidence is scarce and long-term data on e-cigarette safety and efficacy are urgently needed. The published evidence is limited to two randomized trials, two single-arm small trials and seven observational studies. [Extract]
Affiliation :
Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy