World Lung Cancer Day is Tuesday, August 1, 2017. In the United States and worldwide, lung cancer is the most common form of cancer death; it is also the leading cause for both men and women in the United States and in developed countries. This year, lung cancer will account for about 156,000 deaths, or
By Cynthia Hallett, MPH – Berkeley, California & Donald C. Herrmann, CIAQP, CIEC, LEED AP – Tampa, Florida Electronic or e-cigarettes are Electronic Smoking Devices (ESDs) designed to mimic combustible tobacco cigarettes and, in most cases, contain varying levels of nicotine as well as flavorants. Some products are marketed as nicotine-free devices; however, a 2009
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are battery-operated devices, originally designed to resemble conventional cigarettes, which deliver a nicotine-containing aerosol (aka, ‘vapor’) to users. Worldwide, the usage of e-cigarettes has exploded since they were first developed by a Chinese pharmacist in 2003. The devices, which are often marketed as a healthier or safer alternative to traditional cigarettes and
