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Any harmful effects when using the e-cigarette ?
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Yes: While less dangerous than regular cigarettes, electronic ones have possible risks, including nitrosamines (cancer causing), diethylene glycol an antifreeze ingredient tetramethylpyrazine a toxin liquid nictotine at varying levels (very addicitive and potentially heart harmful) they produce secondhand vapor they are marketed to youngsters by virtue of flavors such as chocolate, strawberry & mint.
Answered 3/29/2014
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