Public Health Challenges of Electronic Cigarettes in South Korea / 예방의학회지
Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
;
: 235-241, 2011.
Artículo
en Inglés
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-151716
ABSTRACT
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarrettes) were recently introduced and advertised as a smoking cession device in South Korea. As the social norm to quit smoking has gained hold in the country, the number of e-cigarette users is growing rapidly. This phenomenon should be urgently considered, because of the lack of research that has been conducted to examine the safety of e-cigarettes and its efficacy as a smoking cessation aid. This paper raises several public health concerns on e-cigarettes in South Korea. Uncertain regulations of the government on e-cigarettes are contributing to an increase of e-cigarette users and allowing the e-cigarette industry to circumvent existing regulations. The aggressive marketing activity of this industry is also a core factor that is responsible for the rapid increase of e-cigarette use, in particular among the youth. Following the enforcement of tobacco control, some cigarette smokers may be encouraged to purchase e-cigarettes in order to circumvent the regulations, even though the dual use of e-cigarette and cigarette may be more harmful. Until there is clear evidence of the e-cigarette's safety, it is recommended that the industry's marketing and promotional activities be banned and closely monitored, and public campaigns be initiated to educate the public regarding e-cigarettes.
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Asunto principal:
Seguridad
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Fumar
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Práctica de Salud Pública
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Prevalencia
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Cese del Hábito de Fumar
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Regulación Gubernamental
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Electrónica
/
República de Corea
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Promoción de la Salud
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Nicotina
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de prevalencia
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
/
Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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