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Electronic Cigarettes

Electronic Cigarettes. Gabriel Tena. Background Info. Created by Ruyan (or Hon Lik ) Patent was registered in 2003 Supposed to be used as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) World Health Organization stated that NRT wasn’t proven true. Important Facts (Bad).

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Electronic Cigarettes

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  1. Electronic Cigarettes Gabriel Tena

  2. Background Info • Created by Ruyan (or Hon Lik) • Patent was registered in 2003 • Supposed to be used as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) • World Health Organization stated that NRT wasn’t proven true.

  3. Important Facts (Bad) • Have been case(s) of blowing up • Nicotine still exists in e-cigs (optional) • Still contains carcinogens • Side effects are still hazy

  4. Important Facts (Good) • No smoke, just vapor! • No tobacco • No tar • 3 main components

  5. Important Facts (Good) • Different strengths • Battery powered • Different flavors • Can be smoked indoors

  6. Video http://cnettv.cnet.com/high-tech-smoking/9742-1_53-50126344.html

  7. How It Works • It contains a battery, an atomizer and a cartridge that holds the liquid nicotine. When the user inhales, a pressure-activated switch turns on a mini heating element. That produces a vapor that looks like smoke.

  8. Innovative & Importance Innovative Importance Potential for no cancer Save tons of money People can regain their some of their senses (touch, taste, smell) Health improvements (smoker’s cough) • Virtual form of smoking • “Smoke” with no odor • Safer way to smoke • Your “smoking” won’t bother others • It lacks the +4000 chemicals which occur with combustion

  9. Cost Comparison E-Cigarettes Tobacco Cigarettes Camel Filters 200ct- $21.30 Marlboro Red 200ct- $24 Winston Red Classic 200ct- $19.49 Newport Menthol 200ct- $27.33 • Blu Cigs: $69.96-$79.95 • Green Smoke: $59.97 and up • South Beach Smoke: $29.99 and up • Apollo Cig: $39.95 and up *The price is for the kit. Once that’s purchased, you just pay for the nicotine *The prices are per carton. This will still be very expensive.

  10. Questions • Would you give this product a 1 month trial? Why or why not? • What are some stories or testimonials you’ve heard (if any)? • Do you think ASU will allow this product on campus next year? • Would you test out this product for a year if you were paid? • Have you heard of any other products similar to the e-cig?

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