No Evidence To Support E-Cig Safety

In his “Dentist’s Chair” column for the Reading (PA) Eagle (4/26), Dr. John Reitz wrote that because e-cigarettes are not currently regulated by the FDA, many teens have easy access and believe they are safe due to the lack of health warning. However, “according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, e-cigarette vapor can contain propylene glycol, glycerine, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein, toluene, nitrosamines, nickel, cadmium, aluminum, silicon and lead,” some of which “have been shown to cause cancer.” Dr. Reitz went on to write that “there is no evidence to support the safety of e-cigarettes,” and encourages parents to discuss the risks with their kids.