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Electronic cigarette. Presented by Sirwan Raza 2014. Outline. Definition About health Sample. Definition. An electronic cigarette ( e-cig or e-cigarette )( not to be confused with smokeless cigarettes) is a battery- powered device which simulates tobacco smoking. It
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Electronic cigarette Presented by SirwanRaza 2014
Outline • Definition • About health • Sample
Definition An electronic cigarette (e-cig or e-cigarette)(not to be confused with smokeless cigarettes) is a battery- powered device which simulates tobacco smoking. It was first patented in 1963 by Herbert A. Gilbert.
About health • Smoking cessation • The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that • the efficacy of electronic cigarettes as an aid in • smoking cessation has not been demonstrated.
About health • Safety • Electronic cigarettes should have fewer toxic effects • than traditional cigarettes, and evidence • suggests they are safer than real cigarettes, and • possibly as safe as other nicotine replacement • products.
Sample Disassembled cigarette-styled electronic cigarette.A. LED light coverB. battery (also houses circuitry)C. atomizer (heating element)D. cartridge (mouthpiece)
Outline • Definition • About health • Sample
Credits • Punk Town Productions • www.punktown.weebly.com • www.mayoclinic.org • www.wikipedia.org • betobaccofree.hhs.gov