Assessing the carcinogenic potential of E-cigarette

Past decade has seen a significant rise in the use of E-cigarette especially among youngsters. The increasing popularity of E-cigarette is largely due to its marketing as a safe alternative to conventional smoking. Recent studies have shown that the health hazards posed by e-cigarette are comparable to that of conventional smoking. Studies have also shown the presence of several potential carcinogens including tobacco-specific nitrosamines, carbonyls (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde) in e-cigarettes [1].

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