+40.000 HEALTH PROFESSIONALS HAD SIGNED THE PETITION FOR A TOBACCO FREE WORLD!
ALL OVER THE WORLD, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE FIGHTING RELENTLESSLY AGAINST TOBACCO RELATED DEATH AND DISEASE. TO SHOW THE WORLD THAT HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE ENTIRELY COMMITTED TO A STRONG TOBACCO CONTROL POLICY WORLD WIDE, WE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR ENGAGEMENT BY SIGNING THE
- TFU PACT: health professional and health organisations can demonstrate their commitment to a tobacco free policy. Translations [here]
- TFU CHARTER: individual health professionals/personnel can demonstrate their personal engagement in tobacco prevention and cessation. Translations [here]
- INTERNATIONAL PETITION: With this petition Governments world wide will be called upon not to let the tobacco industry undermine public health policy and to immediately and effectively implement the provisions laid down in the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Translations [here]
I support the TFU Pact as an organisation (read here)I support the TFU Charter as an individual (read here)I sign up to the Petition (read here)
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599 Additives in Cigarettes
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VAPOR CIGARETTES / See Article at the End.
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What Chemicals are in Cigarettes and Cigarette Smoke?
Poisons, Carcinogens and Toxic Heavy Metals in Cigarettes
By Terry Martin / http://www.nevadacancercoalition.org/cancer-facts/tobacco-free-teens/
Written or reviewed by a board-certified physician. See About.com's Medical Review Board.
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As smokers, we try not to think about the chemicals in cigarettes. Instead, we think about how cigarettes help us cope with the stress of daily life, how they calm us down when we're angry, help us relax at the end of a long day, comfort us when we're sad or lonely. Harmful chemicals in cigarettes? No, we do our best to avoid thinking about that.
The truth of the matter is that smoking does the opposite of just about everything we give it credit for. When the chemicals in cigarettes are inhaled, they put our bodies into a state of physical stress by sending literally thousands of poisons, toxic metals and carcinogens coursing through our bloodstream with every puff we take. And those chemicals affect everything from blood pressure andpulse rate to the health of our organs and immune system.
While researchers are still working to uncover all of the hazards cigarettes present to human life, we do know that air tainted with cigarette smoke is dangerous for anyone who breathes it, smoker or not.
Let's take a closer look at some of the harmful chemicals in cigarettes and how they affect our health.
Chemicals in Cigarettes: CarcinogensA carcinogen is defined as any substance that can cause or aggravate cancer. Approximately 70 of the chemicals in cigarettes are known to cause cancer.Benzene
Benzene can be found in pesticides and gasoline. It is present in high levels in cigarette smoke and accounts for half of all human exposure to this hazardous chemical.
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a chemical used to preserve dead bodies, and is responsible for some of the nose, throat and eye irritation smokers experience when breathing in cigarette smoke.
Pesticides
Pesticides are used on our lawns and gardens, and inhaled into our lungs via cigarette smoke.
TSNAs
Tobacco-specific N-nitrosamines (TSNAs) are known to be some of the most potent carcinogens present in smokeless tobacco, snuff and tobacco smoke.
Vinyl Chloride
Vinyl Chloride is a man-made chemical that is used in making plastics and is in cigarette filters.
Chemicals in Cigarettes: Toxic MetalsToxic / heavy metals are metals and metal compounds that have the potential to harm our health when absorbed or inhaled. In very small amounts, some of these metals support life, but when taken in large amounts, can become toxic.Arsenic
Commonly used in rat poison, arsenic finds its way into cigarette smoke through some of the pesticides that are used in tobacco farming.
Cadmium
Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal that is used in batteries. Smokers typically have twice as much cadmium in their bodies as nonsmokers.
Chemicals in Cigarettes: Radioactive Toxic MetalsThere are a couple of toxic metals in cigarette smoke that carry an extra punch of danger for anyone breathing it in: they are radioactive.Radioactive Cigarette Smoke
Lead-210 (Pb-210) and polonium-210 (Po-210) are poisonous, radioactive heavy metals that research has shown to be present in cigarette smoke.
Chemicals in Cigarettes: PoisonsPoison is defined as any substance that, when introduced to a living organism, causes severe physical distress or death. Science has discovered approximately 250 poisonous gases in cigarette smoke.Ammonia
Ammonia compounds are commonly used in cleaning products and fertilizers. Ammonia is also used to boost the impact of nicotine in manufactured cigarettes.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is present in car exhaust and is lethal in very large amounts. Cigarette smoke can contain high levels of carbon monoxide.
Hydrogen Cyanide
Hydrogen cyanide was used to kill people in the gas chambers in Nazi Germany during World War II. It can be found in cigarette smoke.
Nicotine
Nicotine is a poison used in pesticides and is the addictive element in cigarettes.
A Word About Secondhand SmokeAlso known as environmental tobacco smoke, secondhand smoke is a term used to describe cigarette smoke that comes from two sources: Smoke that is exhaled by the smoker (mainstream smoke) and smoke produced by a smouldering cigarette (sidestream smoke). Secondhand smoke is known to contain at least 250 toxic chemicals, including 50 cancer-causing chemicals. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. That means if you can smell cigarette smoke in the air, it could be harming your health.If you smoke......use the tools below to help you get started on your smoke-free journey. There is no time like the present to stop the madness that cigarette smoking is. You'll be rewarded with benefits beyond what you can probably imagine and they'll start to occur faster than you think. Within 20 minutes of your last cigarette, your body will begin to heal and improvements to your mental and physical health will continue to grow with time invested in smoking cessation.It is never too late to quit smoking!
Poisons, Carcinogens and Toxic Heavy Metals in Cigarettes
By Terry Martin / http://www.nevadacancercoalition.org/cancer-facts/tobacco-free-teens/
Written or reviewed by a board-certified physician. See About.com's Medical Review Board.
Ads:See More About
As smokers, we try not to think about the chemicals in cigarettes. Instead, we think about how cigarettes help us cope with the stress of daily life, how they calm us down when we're angry, help us relax at the end of a long day, comfort us when we're sad or lonely. Harmful chemicals in cigarettes? No, we do our best to avoid thinking about that.
The truth of the matter is that smoking does the opposite of just about everything we give it credit for. When the chemicals in cigarettes are inhaled, they put our bodies into a state of physical stress by sending literally thousands of poisons, toxic metals and carcinogens coursing through our bloodstream with every puff we take. And those chemicals affect everything from blood pressure andpulse rate to the health of our organs and immune system.
While researchers are still working to uncover all of the hazards cigarettes present to human life, we do know that air tainted with cigarette smoke is dangerous for anyone who breathes it, smoker or not.
Let's take a closer look at some of the harmful chemicals in cigarettes and how they affect our health.
Chemicals in Cigarettes: CarcinogensA carcinogen is defined as any substance that can cause or aggravate cancer. Approximately 70 of the chemicals in cigarettes are known to cause cancer.Benzene
Benzene can be found in pesticides and gasoline. It is present in high levels in cigarette smoke and accounts for half of all human exposure to this hazardous chemical.
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a chemical used to preserve dead bodies, and is responsible for some of the nose, throat and eye irritation smokers experience when breathing in cigarette smoke.
Pesticides
Pesticides are used on our lawns and gardens, and inhaled into our lungs via cigarette smoke.
TSNAs
Tobacco-specific N-nitrosamines (TSNAs) are known to be some of the most potent carcinogens present in smokeless tobacco, snuff and tobacco smoke.
Vinyl Chloride
Vinyl Chloride is a man-made chemical that is used in making plastics and is in cigarette filters.
Chemicals in Cigarettes: Toxic MetalsToxic / heavy metals are metals and metal compounds that have the potential to harm our health when absorbed or inhaled. In very small amounts, some of these metals support life, but when taken in large amounts, can become toxic.Arsenic
Commonly used in rat poison, arsenic finds its way into cigarette smoke through some of the pesticides that are used in tobacco farming.
Cadmium
Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal that is used in batteries. Smokers typically have twice as much cadmium in their bodies as nonsmokers.
Chemicals in Cigarettes: Radioactive Toxic MetalsThere are a couple of toxic metals in cigarette smoke that carry an extra punch of danger for anyone breathing it in: they are radioactive.Radioactive Cigarette Smoke
Lead-210 (Pb-210) and polonium-210 (Po-210) are poisonous, radioactive heavy metals that research has shown to be present in cigarette smoke.
Chemicals in Cigarettes: PoisonsPoison is defined as any substance that, when introduced to a living organism, causes severe physical distress or death. Science has discovered approximately 250 poisonous gases in cigarette smoke.Ammonia
Ammonia compounds are commonly used in cleaning products and fertilizers. Ammonia is also used to boost the impact of nicotine in manufactured cigarettes.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is present in car exhaust and is lethal in very large amounts. Cigarette smoke can contain high levels of carbon monoxide.
Hydrogen Cyanide
Hydrogen cyanide was used to kill people in the gas chambers in Nazi Germany during World War II. It can be found in cigarette smoke.
Nicotine
Nicotine is a poison used in pesticides and is the addictive element in cigarettes.
A Word About Secondhand SmokeAlso known as environmental tobacco smoke, secondhand smoke is a term used to describe cigarette smoke that comes from two sources: Smoke that is exhaled by the smoker (mainstream smoke) and smoke produced by a smouldering cigarette (sidestream smoke). Secondhand smoke is known to contain at least 250 toxic chemicals, including 50 cancer-causing chemicals. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. That means if you can smell cigarette smoke in the air, it could be harming your health.If you smoke......use the tools below to help you get started on your smoke-free journey. There is no time like the present to stop the madness that cigarette smoking is. You'll be rewarded with benefits beyond what you can probably imagine and they'll start to occur faster than you think. Within 20 minutes of your last cigarette, your body will begin to heal and improvements to your mental and physical health will continue to grow with time invested in smoking cessation.It is never too late to quit smoking!
Big Tobacco spends one million dollars every hour to recruit kids as "replacement smokers" for the over 400,000 Americans killed each year by tobacco. Find out more at www.tobaccofreekids.org. Uploaded by Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Y Street.
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Teens and TobaccoTeens: you need to respect yourself and others!
Cigarettes are filled with POISONS!
Fact vs. Myth Nearly all tobacco use starts during youth and young adulthood
Gruen Von Behren’s Story Gruen Von Behrens,
cancer survivor and motivational speaker, began using chewing tobacco at age 13 and was diagnosed with oral cancer at age 17. He has undergone 35 surgeries including removal of his lower teeth, jawbone, half of his tongue and part of his neck muscles. VonBehrens now travels across the country sharing his story and educating kids and teens about the risks of tobacco use, respecting yourself and others.
Be smoke Free! Smokefreevegas.com
Don’t be a victim: You are irreplaceable:
Tobacco companies target younger people with their products because they want a new generation of people who are addicted to tobacco products. Don’t think that it won’t happen to you and that you won’t become addicted, just say no! The health repercussions are not worth using tobacco.If you do smoke, STOP today!
Is smoking HOOKAH safer than using other forms of tobacco?
Cigarettes are filled with POISONS!
Fact vs. Myth Nearly all tobacco use starts during youth and young adulthood
- FACT: 9 out of 10 adult smokers started before the age of 18. So don’t think that you will just be able to stop when you get older.
- MYTH: The water in the hookah does not filter at all and one hookah session is equal to smoking 100 cigarettes!
- MYTH: A healthy diet and exercise does not reduce the health risks associated with tobacco use. Every organ in your body is affected by smoking/ tobacco use and there are deadly consequences to your actions.
- MYTH: People who do choose these types of cigarettes are inhaling deeper or smoking more so that means they are taking in just as much of the tar, nicotine and other toxins. These cigarettes can still lead to emphysema, cancer, stroke, heart disease, heart attacks and death.
- FACT: The longer someone has smoked the greater the risk of life threatening diagnoses. However quitting smoking at any age can bring positive health benefits.
- FACT: Yes, withdrawal from tobacco can cause stress but in the end you will feel better which will make you want to eat better and exercise more. On top of that you will save money!
- FACT: The average person quits 7 to 10 times before they are successful.
- MYTH: People who smoke fewer cigarettes are more likely to inhale deeper and smoke more of the cigarette and that gives them just as many of the harmful toxins.
- MYTH: Second hand smoke kills tons of people every year. Everyone around you is affected by you smoking. That includes your family, friends and strangers.
- FACT: The tobacco industry uses flavors, colorful packages, cool devices, and lighter versions of tobacco products to trick young people into wanting to try their products. These are all still highly addictive and are just as harmful as other tobacco products. Don’t be a victim!
- FACT: Smoking takes years off life expectancy. Why risk your life?
Gruen Von Behren’s Story Gruen Von Behrens,
cancer survivor and motivational speaker, began using chewing tobacco at age 13 and was diagnosed with oral cancer at age 17. He has undergone 35 surgeries including removal of his lower teeth, jawbone, half of his tongue and part of his neck muscles. VonBehrens now travels across the country sharing his story and educating kids and teens about the risks of tobacco use, respecting yourself and others.
Be smoke Free! Smokefreevegas.com
Don’t be a victim: You are irreplaceable:
Tobacco companies target younger people with their products because they want a new generation of people who are addicted to tobacco products. Don’t think that it won’t happen to you and that you won’t become addicted, just say no! The health repercussions are not worth using tobacco.If you do smoke, STOP today!
- A free, smoke free teens app for your smart phone. It can help you quit! Check it out here.
- The health consequences and addictive nature of tobacco is not considered. Teens, you are more susceptible to nicotine addiction than adults are.
- Your friends should accept you no matter what, there is no need to use tobacco to fit in! You are more cool for caring about your health.
- The tobacco industry looks to younger people to target, so that they will smoke throughout adulthood. So don’t try it, it’s not worth it. It is unhealthy, expensive and your family and friends that care, won’t like that you are doing it.
- Advertising portrays smoking as something that cool adults do. These ads and packaging are eye catching. Tobacco companies also make cigarettes milder and with fruity tastes so that youth want to try them. Don’t be fooled, smoking is still bad for you and it does not taste good at all!
- Young girls think that smoking will help them lose weight. This is not true, if you want to maintain a healthy weight then join a sports team, be active and eat healthier foods.
- Youth and young adults are also more willing to take risks because they do not think anything will happen to them. This is not how it should be seen, from that first cigarrete you are already causing damage to your respitory system and your body as a whole.
- Friends, siblings and families who smoke influence the younger children to smoke. You know how nasty smoke makes your family/ friends smell. Why would you ever want to smell like that?
- Lastly and most importantly, tobacco industries are advertising on social media sites and we all know that most of our youth/young adults live for social networks. Don’t be fooled by these tobacco ads, smoking is not the cool thing to do! Being healthy and active will help you now and later on in life.
Is smoking HOOKAH safer than using other forms of tobacco?
- NO, hookah is actually worse for several reasons!
- The water in the hookah does NOT filter out the bad ingredients in tobacco smoke.
- Hookah allows the smoker to inhale more smoke because the amount inhaled during one hookah session is far more than a cigarette.
- One hookah session is equal to smoking 100 cigarettes!
- Hookah smoke contains large amounts of extremely toxic compounds, such as tar, carbon monoxide, heavy metals and cancer causing chemicals.
- Hookah smoking may cause lung and oral cancers, heart disease and other life threatening illnesses.
- Hookah smoking could still lead to nicotine dependence.
- Hookah still exposes you to second hand smoke and all the dangers that come along with it.
- Hookah bars and cafes may not clean the hookah pipes and tubes very well which could lead spread of infectious diseases.
- Do not let the sweetened flavors fool you! It is still tobacco and it is still just as harmful to your health, if not more.
VAPOR CIGARETTES – MEDICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
Alternative smoking experts at Eversmoke explain scientific studies that explore the medical and environmental aspects of vapor cigarettes.
Electronic, or vapor cigarettes, have been taking the world by storm for the last decade. Just in the last 5 years, sales for these alternative smoking devices have doubled, tripled, and then some.
Even though vapor cigarettes are gaining in popularity with each passing day, they simply haven't been the subject of too much in-depth research. Traditional cigarettes on the other hand have been researched extensively. A quick search will yield numerous studies over the years examining the health, environmental, and social effects of traditional smoking.
Vapor cigarettes though simply haven't been researched as thoroughly, mainly due to the fact they're so new, at least relatively speaking.
However, a few studies have been done to examine vapor cigarettes in a variety of ways – as time passes and alternative smoking technology further develops, more studies will provide a better picture of both the medical and environmental effects of vapor cigarettes.
Continue reading to learn more about vapor cigarette studies and some of the findings, both positive and negative, researchers have found. We'll be examining medical and environmental (air quality) studies. Check back with us here or at our alternative smoking blog for more on studies involving the social aspects of vapor cigarettes.
Vapor cigarette medical research – understanding effects and comparing them to traditional cigarettes
The vast majority of research studies examine the medical effects, risks and/or benefits of vapor cigarettes, and are undertaken by a variety of institutions ranging from government agencies to universities and industry-sponsored research.
Continue reading for a brief overview of different studies and findings.
Toxicology, levels of carcinogens in vapor cigarettes
Since they're marketed as a safer alternative to traditional smoking, some studies have sought to understand the true chemical makeup of a vapor cigarette.
One study by the Roswell Park Cancer Institute 1 for example screened 12 different brands for the presence of four groups of toxins and potentially cancer causing substances (carbonyls, volatile organic compounds, nitrosamines, and heavy metals). The 12 brands of vapor cigarettes were compared to a medicinal nicotine inhaler. While the vapors from the devices did contain some toxic substances, the level of toxins were anywhere from 9 to 450 times lower than in cigarette smoke – in some instances, the level of toxic substance
was comparable to trace amounts found in the inhaler.
Acute effects of vapor cigarettes
Other studies have examined the acute (or immediate) effects of using a vapor cigarette. Literally hundreds of studies looking at the immediate effects of traditional cigarettes
have been published over the years.
But what happens when you inhale the nicotine-infused vapor from an e-cig?
One study by Dr. Thomas Eissenberg at Virginia Commonwealth University 2 examined four factors – plasma nicotine concentration, carbon monoxide concentration, heart rate, subjective effects of the user. The study included 32 participants in 4 separate scenarios – a traditional smoker, one vapor cig brand with a 18-mg nicotine cartridge, another with a 16-mg cartridge,
and a sham, or unlit cigarette.
In the first five minutes, the traditional cigarette users had elevated levels of plasma nicotine, carbon monoxide, and a higher heart rate. The vapor cigarette users did not experience a marked increase in concentration or heart rate. They did however suppress nicotine/tobacco abstinence ratings.
Another study by the University of Athens 3 examined the acute effects of vapor cigarettes on the lungs. Participants were asked to use an e-cig for 10 minutes after which a test measuring airway resistance was administered. They found that using a vapor cigarette caused an instant increase in airway resistance that lasted for 10 minutes in the majority of participants.
Effects on the heart & lungs
Another area where vapor cigarettes have been examined scientifically is how they affect the heart and lungs. As you probably know, traditional cigarettes can have
devastating effects on these vital organs.
One study led by Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos from Greece 4 compared how a heart reacts to cigarette smoke, and how it reacts to vapor smoking. The smokers' heart rate and blood pressure skyrocketed when smoking the traditional cigarette. But the vapor cigarette users only experienced a slight uptick in blood pressure, and hardly any increase in heart rate.
According to Dr. Farsalinos' statements, "E-cigarettes are not a healthy habit, but they are a safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes." This study though only examined immediate effects on the heart, so more research is needed on the long-term effects.
Another study by the University of Athens examining the acute effects of vapor cigarettes have on the lungs showed they dramatically increase airway resistance. However, no comparison to traditional cigarettes was provided, so it's hard to determine if this is one way vapor cigarettes are more dangerous than traditional ones.
Environmental research and vapor cigarettes – determining effects on air quality
Another area many researchers are focusing on is the environmental effects of vapor cigarettes. How they affect air quality is of particular concern since one of main selling points among manufacturers and retailers is that you can smoke "anywhere."
One study set out to understand how using a vapor cigarette indoors affects air quality. If you've been a smoker or been in a smoker's home, you can certainly attest to the effects traditional cigarettes have on indoor air quality.
One thing the researchers in this study did was compare vapor cigarette emissions to traditional cigarettes. What they found was that e-cigs produced very small exposures to potentially hazardous substances, especially when compared to traditional cigarettes. They concluded that vapor cigarettes pose no apparent risk to bystanders.
This study was a combined effort between the Consulting for Health, Air, Nature, & A Greener Environment (CHANGE), the Center for Air Resources Science & Engineering (CARES) and the National Vapers Club. 5
Like anything, further study is needed
Since they're still relatively new, it will be many years before we more fully understand the medical and environmental effects of vapor cigarettes. What, if any, long-term health consequences do they pose? In the long-term, are vapor cigarettes truly safer than traditional ones?
One thing is clear though – the long-term effects of traditional cigarettes are undeniable. With mountains of research, and literally millions of real world examples, many have woken up to the dangers posed by smoking – both to your health and to your surroundings.
For more on current research studies, check out our vapor cigarette blog for more. And if you're looking for a smoking alternative that's not nearly as harmful as traditional smoking, we invite you to consider vapor cigarettes from Eversmoke today.
While vapor cigarettes are not completely harmless, several studies have concluded they are way less dangerous than traditional cigarettes. Again, if you're looking for a healthier alternative, vapor cigarettes may provide the nicotine your body craves without many of the harmful effects of traditional cigarettes.
Research Studies
1 http://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/early/2013/03/05/tobaccocontrol-2012-050859.short
2 http://www.vapersclub.com/Eissenberg2ndstudy.pdf
3 http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249784.php
4 http://www.escardio.org/about/press/press-releases/esc12-munich/Pages/acute-effects-electronic-cigarettes-heart-damage.aspx
5 http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/08958378.2012.724728
Alternative smoking experts at Eversmoke explain scientific studies that explore the medical and environmental aspects of vapor cigarettes.
Electronic, or vapor cigarettes, have been taking the world by storm for the last decade. Just in the last 5 years, sales for these alternative smoking devices have doubled, tripled, and then some.
Even though vapor cigarettes are gaining in popularity with each passing day, they simply haven't been the subject of too much in-depth research. Traditional cigarettes on the other hand have been researched extensively. A quick search will yield numerous studies over the years examining the health, environmental, and social effects of traditional smoking.
Vapor cigarettes though simply haven't been researched as thoroughly, mainly due to the fact they're so new, at least relatively speaking.
However, a few studies have been done to examine vapor cigarettes in a variety of ways – as time passes and alternative smoking technology further develops, more studies will provide a better picture of both the medical and environmental effects of vapor cigarettes.
Continue reading to learn more about vapor cigarette studies and some of the findings, both positive and negative, researchers have found. We'll be examining medical and environmental (air quality) studies. Check back with us here or at our alternative smoking blog for more on studies involving the social aspects of vapor cigarettes.
Vapor cigarette medical research – understanding effects and comparing them to traditional cigarettes
The vast majority of research studies examine the medical effects, risks and/or benefits of vapor cigarettes, and are undertaken by a variety of institutions ranging from government agencies to universities and industry-sponsored research.
Continue reading for a brief overview of different studies and findings.
Toxicology, levels of carcinogens in vapor cigarettes
Since they're marketed as a safer alternative to traditional smoking, some studies have sought to understand the true chemical makeup of a vapor cigarette.
One study by the Roswell Park Cancer Institute 1 for example screened 12 different brands for the presence of four groups of toxins and potentially cancer causing substances (carbonyls, volatile organic compounds, nitrosamines, and heavy metals). The 12 brands of vapor cigarettes were compared to a medicinal nicotine inhaler. While the vapors from the devices did contain some toxic substances, the level of toxins were anywhere from 9 to 450 times lower than in cigarette smoke – in some instances, the level of toxic substance
was comparable to trace amounts found in the inhaler.
Acute effects of vapor cigarettes
Other studies have examined the acute (or immediate) effects of using a vapor cigarette. Literally hundreds of studies looking at the immediate effects of traditional cigarettes
have been published over the years.
But what happens when you inhale the nicotine-infused vapor from an e-cig?
One study by Dr. Thomas Eissenberg at Virginia Commonwealth University 2 examined four factors – plasma nicotine concentration, carbon monoxide concentration, heart rate, subjective effects of the user. The study included 32 participants in 4 separate scenarios – a traditional smoker, one vapor cig brand with a 18-mg nicotine cartridge, another with a 16-mg cartridge,
and a sham, or unlit cigarette.
In the first five minutes, the traditional cigarette users had elevated levels of plasma nicotine, carbon monoxide, and a higher heart rate. The vapor cigarette users did not experience a marked increase in concentration or heart rate. They did however suppress nicotine/tobacco abstinence ratings.
Another study by the University of Athens 3 examined the acute effects of vapor cigarettes on the lungs. Participants were asked to use an e-cig for 10 minutes after which a test measuring airway resistance was administered. They found that using a vapor cigarette caused an instant increase in airway resistance that lasted for 10 minutes in the majority of participants.
Effects on the heart & lungs
Another area where vapor cigarettes have been examined scientifically is how they affect the heart and lungs. As you probably know, traditional cigarettes can have
devastating effects on these vital organs.
One study led by Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos from Greece 4 compared how a heart reacts to cigarette smoke, and how it reacts to vapor smoking. The smokers' heart rate and blood pressure skyrocketed when smoking the traditional cigarette. But the vapor cigarette users only experienced a slight uptick in blood pressure, and hardly any increase in heart rate.
According to Dr. Farsalinos' statements, "E-cigarettes are not a healthy habit, but they are a safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes." This study though only examined immediate effects on the heart, so more research is needed on the long-term effects.
Another study by the University of Athens examining the acute effects of vapor cigarettes have on the lungs showed they dramatically increase airway resistance. However, no comparison to traditional cigarettes was provided, so it's hard to determine if this is one way vapor cigarettes are more dangerous than traditional ones.
Environmental research and vapor cigarettes – determining effects on air quality
Another area many researchers are focusing on is the environmental effects of vapor cigarettes. How they affect air quality is of particular concern since one of main selling points among manufacturers and retailers is that you can smoke "anywhere."
One study set out to understand how using a vapor cigarette indoors affects air quality. If you've been a smoker or been in a smoker's home, you can certainly attest to the effects traditional cigarettes have on indoor air quality.
One thing the researchers in this study did was compare vapor cigarette emissions to traditional cigarettes. What they found was that e-cigs produced very small exposures to potentially hazardous substances, especially when compared to traditional cigarettes. They concluded that vapor cigarettes pose no apparent risk to bystanders.
This study was a combined effort between the Consulting for Health, Air, Nature, & A Greener Environment (CHANGE), the Center for Air Resources Science & Engineering (CARES) and the National Vapers Club. 5
Like anything, further study is needed
Since they're still relatively new, it will be many years before we more fully understand the medical and environmental effects of vapor cigarettes. What, if any, long-term health consequences do they pose? In the long-term, are vapor cigarettes truly safer than traditional ones?
One thing is clear though – the long-term effects of traditional cigarettes are undeniable. With mountains of research, and literally millions of real world examples, many have woken up to the dangers posed by smoking – both to your health and to your surroundings.
For more on current research studies, check out our vapor cigarette blog for more. And if you're looking for a smoking alternative that's not nearly as harmful as traditional smoking, we invite you to consider vapor cigarettes from Eversmoke today.
While vapor cigarettes are not completely harmless, several studies have concluded they are way less dangerous than traditional cigarettes. Again, if you're looking for a healthier alternative, vapor cigarettes may provide the nicotine your body craves without many of the harmful effects of traditional cigarettes.
Research Studies
1 http://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/early/2013/03/05/tobaccocontrol-2012-050859.short
2 http://www.vapersclub.com/Eissenberg2ndstudy.pdf
3 http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249784.php
4 http://www.escardio.org/about/press/press-releases/esc12-munich/Pages/acute-effects-electronic-cigarettes-heart-damage.aspx
5 http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/08958378.2012.724728
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Attention Smokers And Ex-Smokers:
These Foods Can Flush Nicotine From Your Bodies
Do you smoke or did you ever smoke?
These foods will help you get rid of the nicotine in your system.
We all know that smoking is bad for us, yet some continue to smoke because it becomes a habit, a bad one at that. Cigarettes contain many harmful toxins that damage the body. The nicotine in cigarettes can cause you to have high blood pressure and damages the lungs. The nicotine in cigarettes is a very addictive drug.
If you smoke you are decreasing the amount of vitamin C, E, and A in your body. These vitamins protect the lungs from damage. Vitamin B5 is well known as the anti-stress vitamin because it reduces stress by increasing the production of hormones that fight depression.
These foods can help you flush out the nicotine and other toxins from the body:
1. Water: water is the drink of life. Water flushes out the toxins from the body through your skin. Also, nicotine dehydrates the body, so you need water to re-hydrate the body, 8-12 cups of water is the recommended dose of water daily.
2. Oranges: oranges contain high levels vitamin C, boost your metabolism, and reduces stress.
3. Kiwi: kiwi replenishes vitamins A, C, and E that smoking reduces.
4. Carrot juice: carrot juice has vitamins A, B, C, and K that eliminate nicotine from the body. Carrot juice is high in vitamins that replenish the skin’s nutrients to make it glow because nicotine makes the skin look dull.
5. Broccoli: broccoli contains high levels of vitamins B5 and C, and the broccoli protects the lungs from damage.
6. Spinach: spinach makes tobacco tastes bad, and it also is rich in vitamins and folic acid.
7. Dry herbs: dry herbs reduce nicotine in the body, and they are rich in vitamins A and E.
8. Berries: berries flush out harmful toxins in the body.
9. Pomegranate: pomegranate helps the blood circulation and blood cell count.
So, if you’re thinking about smoking or you’re trying to quit, try these foods to help you quit smoking or to help you resist smoking.
These Foods Can Flush Nicotine From Your Bodies
Do you smoke or did you ever smoke?
These foods will help you get rid of the nicotine in your system.
We all know that smoking is bad for us, yet some continue to smoke because it becomes a habit, a bad one at that. Cigarettes contain many harmful toxins that damage the body. The nicotine in cigarettes can cause you to have high blood pressure and damages the lungs. The nicotine in cigarettes is a very addictive drug.
If you smoke you are decreasing the amount of vitamin C, E, and A in your body. These vitamins protect the lungs from damage. Vitamin B5 is well known as the anti-stress vitamin because it reduces stress by increasing the production of hormones that fight depression.
These foods can help you flush out the nicotine and other toxins from the body:
1. Water: water is the drink of life. Water flushes out the toxins from the body through your skin. Also, nicotine dehydrates the body, so you need water to re-hydrate the body, 8-12 cups of water is the recommended dose of water daily.
2. Oranges: oranges contain high levels vitamin C, boost your metabolism, and reduces stress.
3. Kiwi: kiwi replenishes vitamins A, C, and E that smoking reduces.
4. Carrot juice: carrot juice has vitamins A, B, C, and K that eliminate nicotine from the body. Carrot juice is high in vitamins that replenish the skin’s nutrients to make it glow because nicotine makes the skin look dull.
5. Broccoli: broccoli contains high levels of vitamins B5 and C, and the broccoli protects the lungs from damage.
6. Spinach: spinach makes tobacco tastes bad, and it also is rich in vitamins and folic acid.
7. Dry herbs: dry herbs reduce nicotine in the body, and they are rich in vitamins A and E.
8. Berries: berries flush out harmful toxins in the body.
9. Pomegranate: pomegranate helps the blood circulation and blood cell count.
So, if you’re thinking about smoking or you’re trying to quit, try these foods to help you quit smoking or to help you resist smoking.