American Heart Association Editorial on E-Cigarettes
September 29, 2014
Written by Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer, American Heart Association
Dallas, TX – The American Heart Association recently issued new policy recommendations on the use of e-cigarettes and their impact on tobacco control efforts.
Based on the current evidence, our position is that e-cigarettes containing nicotine are tobacco products and therefore should be subject to all laws that apply to tobacco products.
Nancy Brown; Chief Executive Officer, American Heart Association
American Heart Association Issues E-Cigarette Recommendations
September 1, 2014
Reinforces Need for Tough Restrictions on Sales and Marketing to Youth
Washington, D.C. – The American Heart Association issued new policy recommendations today on the use of e-cigarettes and their impact on tobacco-control efforts. The guidance was published in the association’s journal, Circulation.
Based on the current evidence, the association’s position is that e-cigarettes that contain nicotine are tobacco products and should be subject to all laws that apply to these products.
