THERE is currently no compelling evidence that e-cigarettes are successful in helping people to stop smoking, and they should remain subject to strong regulation here, according to the Australian Medical Association (AMA).
In its submission to the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport Inquiry into the Use and Marketing of Electronic Cigarettes and Personal Vaporisers in Australia, the AMA says the tobacco industry is aggressively pursuing new products, including e-cigarettes, which can either maintain or establish a nicotine addiction in users.
AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, said "we must not allow e-cigarettes to become a socially acceptable alternative to smoking," with the technology also likely to send signals to children and young people that it is okay to smoke.
"Smoking causes cancer, and smoking kills people," he said.
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