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General information on Electronic Cigarettes

General information on Electronic Cigarettes Q: What is an electronic cigarette? A: An electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, or ENDS (electronic nicotine delivery system) is a device whose function is to vaporise and deliver to the lungs of the user a chemical mixture typically composed of nicotine, propylene glycol and other chemicals, although some products claim to contain no nicotine. Often designed to look and feel like a cigarette, an e-cigarette usually consists of a battery, a cartridge containing a liquid of nicotine and other chemicals, a heating element and a mouthpiece. When the user draws on the mouthpiece it activates the heating element, which vaporises the liquid, and the vapour is then inhaled. Q: Are electronic cigarettes safe? A: At present we cannot say that e-cigarettes are safe. The World Health Organization (WHO) is of the view that the safety of electronic cigarettes has not been scientifically demonstrated and the potential risks they pose for th...