Proof lacking on e-cigarettes' safety, experts warn

There is a worrying lack of safety data on electronic cigarettes, despite their growing popularity with the public, two leading Greek researchers have warned.

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In the British Medical Journal, they say that without more evidence it is impossible to know if such products actually do more harm than good.

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