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Electronic cigarettes (e-Cigarettes) are novel nicotine delivery systems that have the potential to drastically change the landscape of nicotine addiction and tobacco use. Their increasing popularity has raised concerns that e-Cigarettes might undercut the gains associated with tobacco cessation efforts and limits on public use and advertising. Particularly worrisome is the increasing use of e-Cigarettes in youth.
The goal of this piece is to introduce the reader to e-Cigarettes, describe safety concerns and the limited evidence supporting potential benefits, and discuss pertinent regulatory issues.