Summary
The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums
The E-Cigarette Dilemma: A Public Health Perspective
Presented jointly with Reuters
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Since their introduction, e-cigarettes have triggered controversy. Often touted as safer alternatives to regular cigarettes, e-cigarettes come with their own risks, including possible nicotine addiction. Use among youth in particular has increased dramatically, and the FDA has proposed tighter regulations in an effort to reduce teen use. In this Forum, experts explored the perceived risks and benefits of e-cigarettes, asking how best to move forward while preserving past tobacco control successes.
Part of: The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums.
Presented jointly with Reuters
Background Articles
- GHELI Digital Repository
The Global Health Education and Learning Incubator at Harvard University supports interdisciplinary education about world health through the production, curation, and dissemination of educational public goods. Visit their interactive digital repository. - GHELI Resource Brief: E-Cigarettes and Health landing page
- GHELI Resource Brief: E-Cigarettes and Health Downloadable PDF
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