The methods of the study were as follows: "Individuals were recruited at e-cigarette retail locations in a large metropolitan city in the midwestern portion of the United States in July 2013. A total of 159 participants completed a brief 29-item self-report measure that assessed behaviors and perceptions of use."

Like Clive, I do not criticize Stan for having a different opinion on the issue of electronic cigarettes. Having a diversity of opinions is a healthy thing and in the long run, it will help ensure that the best possible public policies result. However, misrepresenting scientific evidence, deceiving the public about the science and what it shows, and lying to the media and the public about the science are simply not acceptable. They serve no positive purpose and in the long run, they end up undermining the credibility of the entire tobacco control movement.

Misleading use of survey data has no place in professional public health practice

This provision is going to present a huge obstacle to innovation in this category. The newer products tend to be safer and more effective, so it makes no sense to allow the older products to remain on the market while requiring pre-approval for the newer and better products. The implications of this regulation is going to depend on the evidence that the agency requires to approve these applications. A stringent interpretation of the regulations will put a huge dent in electronic cigarette innovation and could limit the expansion of the market. In addition, this provision is going to place an undue burden on smaller companies and give a huge advantage to larger companies, including the tobacco companies that have entered the e-cigarette market.

The Rest of the Story

The Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing on the proposed electronic cigarette tax tomorrow at 4:00 pm. Hopefully, the Committee members will vote on the side of protecting the public's health rather than protecting cigarette profits.

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