E-Cigarettes: Evidence and Health Harms

This resource provides the best available evidence on the potential health harms associated with e-cigarette use and how e-cigarettes are marketed and used by consumers.

  • E - CIGARETTES
  • RESEARCH

Conflicting health claims from many sources have been made about e-cigarettes, which can create confusion among consumers, policy makers, and the media, especially given the diversity of products on the market. This resource provides the best available independent evidence on the potential health harms associated with e-cigarette use, their potential as a cessation tool, the ways in which e-cigarettes are marketed to youth, and their potential impact on population health. It can be shared with policy makers, media, and others to clarify misconceptions and increase awareness of e-cigarettes and their impact on health.

Included in this resource:

  • Description of e-cigarettes
  • Evidence on the potential health harms associated with use
  • Evidence on the potential of e-cigarettes as a tool for smoking cessation
  • The ways in which e-cigarettes are marketed, particularly toward youth

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