Tobacco & Nicotine
Electronic Cigarettes and Insanity
England et al.,1 who must be commended for showing evidence that the electronic cigarette (EC) is not the clue against the tobacco epidemics, called for strong comprehensive measures to protect the population from this gateway to addiction. Indeed, too many experts are fooled by the “harm reduction” motto, forgetting the consequences of low-tar/light cigarettes. Although I share England and colleagues’ caution and common sense, I can hardly support their call.2Electronic Cigarettes: From History to Evidence-Based Medicine
Thanks are due to Maziak1 for providing us evidence that we must not be fooled by electronic cigarettes. Indeed, harm reduction with tobacco products is not yet evidence based.2Searching for an Indicator of the Influence of the Tobacco Lobby on Politicians
Bansal-Travers et al.1 examined the impact of cigarette pack design and pictorial health warnings used by governments to communicate directly to consumers. In its comprehensive policy, the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), which came into force in 2005, specifically called for the implementation of health warnings on tobacco packaging covering at least 30% (ideally 50% or more) of the display areas that may include pictures or pictograms.2
