American Medical Association Calls to Stop Using Electronic Tobacco Products

[9th Reuters]-American Medical Association (AMA) will use the product until the cause of 450 lung disease cases and at least 5 deaths related to the use of electronic cigarette products has been elucidated on the 9th Called to stop.

AMA also informs physicians about the risks of electronic tobacco products, including toxicity and carcinogenicity, and immediately reports cases suspected of pulmonary disease associated with electronic tobacco to state and local health authorities. Asked to do.

The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) announced on June 6 that it is investigating the causes of severe lung disease cases related to electronic tobacco products. Recommended not to use electronic tobacco products.

Many cases are associated with the use of a device that vaporizes oil containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive component of cannabis.

AMA President Patrice Harris said in a statement: “We should not be on the lookout as electronic cigarettes continue to be unregulated. Demanding removal from the market of all products not yet made. "

Electronic cigarettes are generally considered safer than conventional cigarettes, but the long-term effects are unknown.