A new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medical shows there is "substantial" evidence that e-cigarette use increases the risk of transitioning to smoking conventional cigarettes.
This is of particular concern for teens who are in the group with the highest number of users. This "gateway" effect should concern parents and users alike who believe e-cigarettes are different because they lack combustible elements.
"Substantial evidence that e-cigarette use results in symptoms of dependence on e-cigarettes.
The report revealed there is a still a lack of knowledge about risk levels for certain health conditions because e-cigarettes have not been on the market long enough for exhaustive studies. For example, the report showed a lack of information to determine if e-cigarettes do or do not cause cancer, respiratory disease, and developmental defects.
As known from the number of devastating injuries reported, there is conclusive evidence that e-cigarettes can explode and cause burns and projectile injuries. The e-cigarette liquids are also dangerous in that exposure, even from skin contact, can result in poisoning with seizures, anoxic brain injuries or even death.
Domenic B. Sanginiti, Jr. is an associate and member of the Accident & Personal Injury Group. He concentrates his practice in personal injuries arising from automobile, truck and motorcycle accidents, in addition to personal injuries claims resulting from slip and fall accidents and various other civil litigation matters.