tobacco newsletter Cessation Information and Resources August Tobacco Talk newsletter

On its website, blu Cigs says its products "can be smoked in bars, restaurants, planes and offices." SKYCIG told Business Insider its e-cigarettes "are not covered by the smoking ban so can virtually be used anywhere even when no smoking signs are in place, including planes." Fueling such claims is lack of clear federal regulation

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Tobacco leaves are dried and cured before being pressed into cakes and manually shredded

Uy: An e-cigarette is an electronic device that works by heating a liquid, which produces an aerosol that the person then inhales

it can contain potentially harmful substances, including nicotine, cancer-causing chemicals, heavy metals (such as nickel, tin, and lead), tiny particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs, volatile organic compounds, and flavorings