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.

21 Jan 2010

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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