Electronic Cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes By Carly Armstrong and Grace DillonHistory of electronic cigarettes Electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes) were first invented in 1963 by Herbert A. Gilbert, a man who was way ahead of his time. He filed a patent for the product But sadly, in that time cigarettes were so common and accepted everywhere in society, and people werent looking for an alternative. There was no market for an alternative smoking device. Also the technology then was lacking 40 years later in 2003, timing became right for e-cigarettes and they were invented by a Chinese pharmacist and smoker named Han Kin. Electronic cigarettes next moved into the American market in 2007His companys name was Ruyan which means like smoke http://www.learn.eversmoke.com/history-of-electronic-cigarettes.html

The original patent of what Herbert Gilbert invented.The Ruyan cigarette and how it works

How it works

http://www.hhcv.org.uk Current issues of e-cigarettesAlthough they dont produce the tobacco smoke, the media says that e-cigarettes still contain nicotine and other harmful chemicals.

Kids and teens can buy them

They come in flavors such as strawberry, chocolate, milkshake, cookies and cream, and vanilla.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/03/electronic-cigarettes_n_3818941.html Current issues of e cigarettes Laws regulating cigarette adds dont apply to e cigarettes In 2012 industry advertising was $20.8 million

They can be used in many places where smoking is baned

People think e-cigarettes can help them quit smoking

Current issues of e-cigarettes They arent taxed like regular tobacco products

Young people are choosing to smoke e-cigarettes without knowing the health risks

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/03/electronic-cigarettes_n_3818941.html Electronic cigarettes sales by year in the united states

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Immediate EffectsSocial:Physical:Loss of support from close friends and familyHarm surrounding citizensInfluence peers to smoke or smoke more frequentlyChaos in relationships

Lingering smell of smoke on hair and in clothesTooth decayYellow, grimy fingernailsNasty smokers coughMental EffectsImmediate:Long Term:It takes 10 seconds for nicotine to reach the brainImproved moodHigher concentrationDecreased stressLower anger

Nicotine alters brain chemistryCauses nicotine addiction Nicotine usage leads many into depressionLong Term Physical Effects:Vascular tissues become exposed to nicotineHoles are created through smooth muscle wallsHeart is left at high risk for heart disease such as:Coronary Heart DiseasePulmonary Heart DiseasePlaque build up in the arteries causes atherosclerosisThe Gateway DrugNational Institute of Drug Abuse funded study shows regular e-cigarette smokers face a trigger causing one to desire tobacco cigarettes1 in 5 deaths caused by smoking 480,000 premature deaths due to tobacco use

Electronic Cigarette RegulationsAccording to the State of Michigan:There is currently no regulation at the federal or State of Michigan level prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to minors.E-cigarettes are NOT a safe alternative to other forms of tobaccoE-cigarettes are NOT an approved U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) quit tobacco device and should NOT be marketed as suchE-cigarettes are not currently regulated by the FDA and thus there is no oversight of e-cigarettes, e-hookah, or their associated components or refills to ensure they are safeU.S. State and Local Laws Regulating Use of Electronic CigarettesThe American Nonsmokers Right Foundation collected the following information:State Laws Restricting E-cigarette Use in 100% Smokefree VenuesNorth Dakota, Arkansas, UtahState Laws Restricting E-cigarette Use in Other Venues: 15For example, in Vermont smoking e-cigs is prohibited on school grounds and child care facilities.U.S. State and Local Laws Regulating Use of Electronic Cigarettes (continued)Local Laws Restricting E-cigarette Use in 100% Smokefree Venues: 274For instance, in Los Angeles, California smoking electronic cigarettes is allowed only on theatrical production sites and retail e-cigarette stores.Also, in San Diego, California smoking is legal in e-cigarette lounges and shops. Michigans Push for the EndAccording to a Detroit Free Press article written by Dr. Charles J. Barone II chairman of pediatrics at Henry Ford Hospital and Dr. Lawrence A. Reynolds president and CEO of Mott Children's Health Center states the following:

The Michigan Legislature passed a bill to bar minors from purchasing e-cigarettes. Gov. Snyder should veto the legislation because it doesn't go nearly far enough. Michigan should classify e-cigarettes as tobacco products, going beyond a minimum age requirement and ensuring e-cigarettes are subject to all state regulations including the workplace smoking ban.The FutureThis recent news also emphasized the importance of preventing both Americas and Michigans youth from gaining access to the harmful drug. The doctors give a glimpse of what they think needs to be done to better our future.

it's more imperative than ever for lawmakers regulate these devices as tobacco products, putting protection for our citizens and our youth first.Growth of Electronic CigarettesData on the growth of this drug has been found by an investment website looking for products with strong growth patterns:

Growing PopularityAs seen in the graph e-cigarettes are more popular today than ever before which stresses the importance to inform our society about nicotines harmful effects, push for legislative action, and continue researching what electronic cigarettes do to the body. Within 5 years, from 2008 to 2013, electronic cigarette purchases in the United States grew by 1.980 million dollars.The graph shows electronic cigarettes exponential growth in our own country.What can be done?Little is known about the harmful effects of electronic cigarettes, preventing users from acquiring full knowledge of the product.Need for further research to be done on this topicAmerican Heart Association- The United States government should establish stricter regulations on electronic cigarettes until research verifies the long-term effects of the drugSmokefree.gov- The bottom line is that we just dont know enough about e-cigs, so we dont recommend that you use them. But if you do choose to use an e-cig, we recommend that you be very careful!