title: Employing the Precautionary Principle to Evaluate the Use of E-Cigarettes.
abstract: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have emerged onto the public market as an alternative to tobacco cigarettes; however, science is inconclusive as e-cigarettes have not been thoroughly investigated, including their short- and long-term risks and benefits (1, 2). The question arises of whether e-cigarettes will become the future tobacco crisis. This paper connects the precautionary principle to the use of e-cigarettes in an effort to guide decision-makers in the prevention of adverse health outcomes and societal costs.
authors: Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Kentucky , Lexington, KY , USA.
authors: Ashley M
authors: AM
authors: Bush
authors: Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health, University of Kentucky , Lexington, KY , USA.
authors: James W
authors: JW
authors: Holsinger
authors: Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Kentucky , Lexington, KY , USA.
authors: Lawrence D
authors: LD
authors: Prybil
keywords: e-cigarettes; precautionary principle; public health; smoking; tobacco