letterNew England Journal of MedicineJan 21, 2015GREEN OA

Hidden Formaldehyde in E-Cigarette Aerosols

Portland State University

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Abstract

This letter reports a chemical analysis of vapor from electronic cigarettes that shows high levels of formaldehyde, a known carcinogen. The authors project that the associated incremental lifetime risk of cancer could be higher than that from long-term smoking.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Formaldehyde
  • Environmental health
  • Electronic cigarette
  • Carcinogen
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Environmental science
  • Environmental chemistry
  • Medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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