The Act Of Inhaling Vapor ( Or Vaping ) - 993 Words

As the world moves into the 21st century the drug that once funded nations is starting to die off; not due to pestilence but due to increased knowledge of how it harms the body. Tobacco once ruled the world; now in the digital age a new way to inhale smoke has come into being. Electronic Cigarettes, or e-cigs as they are more commonly known, have become very popular in recent years. The act of inhaling vapor (or vaping) has become a social norm; much like smoking a cigarette was just a few years ago. But with an increase in public usage the FDA must make a decision. In an OP-ED written by Sally L. Satel, M.D for the New York Times she discusses how vaping is â€Å"a public health revolution in waiting.† but might not take off. The paper is written largely to the general audience but more focused on those who are pro-electronic cigarettes with a larger conversation on how the market needs to be regulated by the government to keep the people who choose to consume vapor (whether it does or does not contain tobacco) safe. While the paper seems to be largely pro-electronic cigarette Satel does state some very clear issues with the market over all. â€Å"Smokers are barraged with news about inaccurate labeling, shoddy counterfeits and poorly made e-cigarettes that emit toxins and cancer-causing chemicals in vapor. And to the frustration of smokers, public health experts and, yes, manufacturers, the Food and Drug Administration, which has not yet set up sensible regulations, is making theShow MoreRelatedEthical Controversy Of E Cigarettes1148 W ords   |  5 PagesE-Cigarettes Originally manufactured in China in 2003, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were manufactured as a better way of inhaling nicotine without the health effects of smoking tobacco. They were developed to provide the tobacco user with a device that would heat up liquid nicotine and other chemicals including carcinogens that once heated would create a vapor in which the user would inhale. Unlike cigarettes, nothing is burned, and there is no smoke released from the device. E-cigarettesRead MoreIs What It Should Not Be Illegal?1778 Words   |  8 PagesIs Vaping actually harmful ? Vaping can be defined as the act of inhaling vapor from e-liquid through a personal vaporizer . It is a tobacco free version of the traditional cigarette . The e-liquids are mainly made of propylene glycol ( PG ) or vegetable glycerin ( VG ) . Sometimes both . A combination of PG and/or VG with natural or artificial flavors are used to create exotic and unique flavors . People vape as an alternative to smoking . It is a healthier version since vaping gives you the optionRead MoreOver the years, there has been much debate about the ethical concerns of second-hand smoke.2400 Words   |  10 PagesOver the years, there has been much debate about the ethical concerns of second-hand smoke. Inhaling second hand smoke is an unavoidable consequence of being in the vicinity of smokers, exposing non-smokers to the same harmful chemicals as those who voluntarily engaged in it. While acknowledging the selfish nature of second hand smoking, governments in various countries like Singapore have pu t in place smoke-free laws that restricts smokers from smoking in certain public places (Smoking prohibitionRead MoreThe Effects Of E Cigarettes On The United States5297 Words   |  22 Pagesstores dedicated to these devices have opened their doors to the public and business is thriving. E-cigarettes are battery-charged devices that have an atomizer, or heating element, in them to vaporize liquid nicotine. The user is able to inhale this vapor and get the nicotine without the other 4,000 chemicals present in tobacco cigarette smoke (Schroeder). Nicotine is a chemical that is produced by the tobacco plant. People have discovered that by smoking the leaves of a tobacco plant the nicotineRead MoreCauses And Consequences Of Lung Cancer1781 Words   |  8 Pagesindustry. In 2003(CAASA), the world was introduced to e-cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes (known as e-cigarettes) are battery-operated devices which deliver you the nicotine with different flavors in the form of vapor and not smoke. E-cigarettes were invented and designed so as to simulate the act of tobacco smoking which produces a captivating flavored aerosol that looks and feels like a tobacco puff and delivers nicotine but with less toxic chemicals such as carbon mono oxide and tar produced by burning