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Research into second hand emissions from cigarettes and e-cigarettes (Abstract) has found that while there is a tenfold decrease in overall exposure to carcinogenic particulate matter from e-cigarettes compared to cigarettes, there were increased levels of certain toxic metals. The researchers noted that more of this came from the device itself as opposed to the liquid used in the device.
In recent years, electronic cigarettes have gained increasing popularity as alternatives to normal (tobacco-containing) cigarettes. In the present study, particles generated by e-cigarettes and normal cigarettes have been analyzed and the degree of exposure to different chemical agents and their emission rates were quantified. Despite the 10-fold decrease in the total exposure to particulate elements in e-cigarettes compared to normal cigarettes, specific metals (e.g. Ni and Ag) still displayed a higher emission rate from e-cigarettes. Further analysis indicated that the contribution of e-liquid to the emission of these metals is rather minimal, implying that they likely originate from other components of the e-cigarette device or other indoor sources. Organic species had lower emission rates during e-cigarette consumption compared to normal cigarettes. Of particular note was the non-detectable emission of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from e-cigarettes, while substantial emission of these species was observed from normal cigarettes. Overall, with the exception of Ni, Zn, and Ag, the consumption of e-cigarettes resulted in a remarkable decrease in secondhand exposure to all metals and organic compounds. Implementing quality control protocols on the manufacture of e-cigarettes would further minimize the emission of metals from these devices and improve their safety and associated health effects.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 29 2014, @04:00PM
Like I said the ex-smokers are the most psycho ;)
I have noticed this latest 'wave' of smokers though are *really* tired of people assaulting them at every turn. They are a bit sensitive to it.
(Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 29 2014, @05:21PM
Us nonsmokers are *really* tired of being assaulted and poisoned at every turn. Your rights end where our bodies and well-being begin; our "right to breathe clean air" supercedes your "right to smoke".
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 29 2014, @05:38PM
Bull.
You just dont like it. So what? Being a non smoker I dont like it either. But I dont go around trying to make laws against it. And making up poor excuses to act like an ass. A little smoke will not turn you into a walking tumor.
My point is it is so bad there is no where to smoke anymore. Not even out by a dumpster. You are treating your fellow man lower than dirt. All because of something you dont like. Show a bit of empathy.
(Score: 2) by Vanderhoth on Friday August 29 2014, @06:07PM
No, he's pretty much right.
As an ex-smoker, I accept my rights end when they affect someone else. Even when I was smoking if someone asked me not to smoke around them or in a certain place I listened. It's not my place to decide that someone should just put up with me and forcing them to participate in an action whether they want to or not is wrong. Actually there are very few cases where that's NOT considered illegal.
I grew up in the 80s and smoked into the 90s where smoking became much more restricted. I have to say it really is better for everyone. Smokers can still smoke, but non-smokers aren't being forced to participate. The only people who are bitter about it are the ones that feel entitled to light up wherever they feel like it, the word for that is selfish. I seriously doubt you're a non-smoker with the hostile attitude you present.
"Now we know", "And knowing is half the battle". -G.I. Joooooe
(Score: 2) by SlimmPickens on Friday August 29 2014, @08:37PM
Us nonsmokers are *really* tired of being assaulted and poisoned at every turn. Your rights end where our bodies and well-being begin; our "right to breathe clean air" supersedes your "right to smoke".
That's perfectly logical, but I'd like you to know that as a former smoker (took 20 years to give up), I don't have a problem with anyone smoking anywhere as long as it's outdoors.
(Score: 2) by EvilJim on Wednesday September 17 2014, @03:26AM
good luck with your 'right to breathe clean air' - I don't think there is such a thing any more, except maybe the very centre of the Amazon rain forest.