Importantly, the ERS did not qualify its statement. It did not state that it is opposed to the use of e-cigarettes by smokers who may be able to quit without them. It did not state that it is opposed to the use of e-cigarettes except among smokers who cannot quit without them. It simply stated its blanket opposition to any and all use of electronic cigarettes by smokers.

Sadly, there is more to the story of Dr. Luther Terry's reign as Surgeon General and more to the legacy of his having served this critical role as leader of the Public Health Service.

According to the new , of adults who are aware of electronic cigarettes, about half (49.3%) believe that cigarettes are no more harmful than e-cigarettes, which contain no tobacco, involve no combustion, and have been shown to have much lower levels of carcinogens and other toxins.

That the FDA is not sure whether smoking is any more hazardous than vaping does not say a lot for the agency's scientific standards.

The reference which supports this assertion is a by Dutra and Glantz which purports to provide data showing that electronic cigarettes are "aggravating the tobacco epidemic among youth."

The Rest of the Story

"while we have heard from some former smokers who say e-cigarettes helped them quit, there is not yet any conclusive scientific evidence that e-cigarettes can work as a cessation aid."

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