The Buzz Over Electronic Cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes are the "in" thing these days

. Unlike most fads, however, electronic cigarettes do not seem to go the way of being out of fashion any time soon. On the contrary, all indications point to electronic cigarettes eventually replacing tobacco smoking in the near future! As this age is characterized by generations that are steep in a digital, health-conscious, and environmentally aware culture, smoking will eventually lose its attractiveness. This may not happen as soon as everybody wishes since global trends still show that the decline in the smoking population is only happening in rich, industrialized countries. Elsewhere, smoking is still on the rise and is expected to take a yearly toll of 8 million lives each year beginning 2030.

As things stand, the health hazard of smoking still remains the same. Only the numbers and statistics are changeable. Unfortunately, the current figures are the opposite of what everyone wants. Unless a viable alternative like electronic cigarettes are actively supported by smokers, advertisers, and NGOs, and government agencies, positive changes will occur later than sooner.

Nonetheless, smoking will eventually be on the decline globally as government and public opposition to the spread of the habit will be reflected in stronger legislation against smoking in public areas and more punitive taxation against manufacturers, traders, and distributors of tobacco products. As this trend continues, the demand for electronic cigarettes will increase and the innovative product will be part of the mainstream market.

Electronic cigarettes were invented in 2003 by a Chinese pharmacist. Since then, niche consumers of electronic cigarettes in every part of the world have sprouted. To date, hundreds of entities are promoting the benefits of electronic cigarettes and offering related accessories and merchandise online.

In its basic form, the electronic cigarette is composed of a mouthpiece, a rechargeable lithium battery, an atomizer, and a cartridge or chamber for containing an innovative fluid called the e-liquid. The electronic cigarette works by heating the e-liquid using an atomizer. When heated, the e-liquid turns into vapor that is meant to provide flavor and replicate the smoke that is produced when tobacco is burned.

However, unlike tobacco smoke, the vapor produced from the e-liquid is completely clean and safe to inhale. This is because e-liquid contains only pure water, food flavoring, and FDA-approved substances. Compare that to the 7000 chemicals (around 300 of which are toxic, including 70 or so that are recognized as carcinogens) that are found in tobacco smoke and you will see the mountain of difference between the two products.

by: Donald Prathen

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