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*The topic of e-cigarettes is controversial. Opponents focus on e-cigarettes’ risks for young people, while supporters emphasize the potential for e-cigarettes to assist smokers in quitting smoking. Most US health organizations, media coverage, and policymakers have focused primarily on risks to youths. Because of their messaging, much of the public—including most smokers—now consider e-cigarette use as dangerous as or more dangerous than smoking. | *The topic of e-cigarettes is controversial. Opponents focus on e-cigarettes’ risks for young people, while supporters emphasize the potential for e-cigarettes to assist smokers in quitting smoking. Most US health organizations, media coverage, and policymakers have focused primarily on risks to youths. Because of their messaging, much of the public—including most smokers—now consider e-cigarette use as dangerous as or more dangerous than smoking. | ||
*The authors are former presidents of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT), the world’s leading professional organization dedicated to the subject. The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the authors. They do not represent those of SRNT, which has taken no organizational position on the issues discussed in this article and had no involvement in the preparation of this article. | *The authors are former presidents of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT), the world’s leading professional organization dedicated to the subject. The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the authors. They do not represent those of SRNT, which has taken no organizational position on the issues discussed in this article and had no involvement in the preparation of this article. | ||
===2021: [https://www.bmj.com/content/361/bmj.k2282.full Polarising the e-cigarette debate confuses people]=== | |||
*We read with interest the article on whether the NHS should recommend e-cigarettes. It struck a polarising tone, which we fear will further confuse the public. In an effort to take a sensible position on this divisive issue Sheffield Tobacco Control Board has published an updated [https://smokefreesheffield.org/app/uploads/2021/02/The-Sheffield-TCB-e-cig-policy-statement-Final_2.4-1.pdf consensus statement]. We aim to be a vape-friendly city … | |||
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