INQUIRER.net: FDA warns public against e-cigarettes

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FDA warns public against e-cigarettes Apr 13th 2013, 00:58 MANILA, Philippines—It would seem that electronic cigarettes, which is being promoted as a healthier substitute for tobacco, may just be as harmful as the real thing.   The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday warned the public against e-cigarettes, saying they cannot be considered legitimate therapy for smokers to quit and that they could turn children into smokers.   E-cigarettes have been gaining favor among Filipinos as higher tobacco taxes make smoking more expensive.   The FDA stressed that the use of e-cigarettes was contrary to the intent and provisions of the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003, or Republic Act No. 9211, aimed at protecting ... Keep on reading: FDA warns public against e-cigarettes Media files: 298x224xe-cig-300x225-298x224.jpg.pagespeed.ic.yU7_xqL4j5.jpg (image/jpeg)

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