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E-cigarettes and the potential impact on children in care

E-cigarettes and the potential impact on children in care What is an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette)? “An electronic cigarette is a battery-powered vaporizer which stimulates tobacco smoking by producing an aerosol that resembles smoke. It general uses a heating element known as an atomizer, that vaporizes a liquid solution known as e-liquid. E-liquids usually contain a mixture of propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, nicotine and flavourings, whilst others release a flavoured vapour without nicotine” (Wikipedia) Current information and thinking around e-cigarettes According to ASH- the charity, Action on Smoking and Health, it is estimated there are 1.3 million people who are currently using electronic cigarettes in the UK, although other figures have been quoted in excess of 2 million.  ( www.ash.org.uk ) Research indicates that e-cigarettes have helped individuals cut down or give up smoking which is said to benefit health as they do not contain t...