Why doctors are raising the alarm over e-cigarettes

Tobacco-industry scientists argue that e-cigarettes deliver lower amounts of nicotine than regular cigarettes, are less toxic and don’t expose others to second-hand smoke. Research on the health risks and efficacy of e-cigarettes as a smoking-cessation aid is still in the early stages, said Dr. Matthew Stanbrook, deputy editor of the CMAJ. “We should not assume they are safe simply because they appear to be less harmful than traditional cigarettes.” Read more here.