E-cigarettes: As Harmless as Fruits, Vegetables, and Fish?
In a recent interview featured on a European News video on Youtube, Dr. Phillip Prelle, a staunch supporter of e-cigarettes, made some noteworthy statements.
The Elimination of Tobacco’s Big Three Poisons
Dr. Prelle pointed out that e-cigarettes have successfully eliminated the three major poisons found in tobacco: tar, carbon monoxide, and fine particles. These substances are known to lead to serious health issues such as cancer, heart attacks, and chronic bronchitis.
The Ridiculousness of Danger Queries
He expressed his disbelief at the frequent queries about the potential dangers of e-cigarettes. According to him, such concerns are unfounded and ridiculous.
The Comparative Danger Spectrum
Dr. Prelle proposed a comparative danger spectrum. If tobacco is placed at the extreme left, followed by alcohol, fat products, and sugar products, then e-cigarettes would be positioned next to fruits, vegetables, and fish. He emphasized that the dangers posed by e-cigarettes are very minimal.
The Level of Danger
He further explained that the level of danger associated with e-cigarettes is comparable to the risks of consuming vegetables with pesticides or fish with heavy metals. This is the level of danger we are dealing with when it comes to e-cigarettes.
Electronic cigarettes are as dangerous as fruits, vegetables, and fish.
The Regulatory Discussions in the EU
There are ongoing discussions in the EU regarding the regulations for electronic cigarettes. There is pressure from big tobacco and pharmaceutical companies to categorize e-cigarettes along with tobacco cigarettes. The implications of such a move on the e-cigarette marketplace in Europe are being debated.
