I have not heard of “electronic cigarettes” but I would be rather skeptical of claims that they are an “effective smoke cessation tool”. Lest they make their way here from China, do take note of this warning from the WHO:
WHO | Marketers of electronic cigarettes should halt unproved therapy claims
“The electronic cigarette is not a proven nicotine replacement therapy,” said Dr Ala Alwan, Assistant Director-General of WHO’s Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health Cluster. “WHO has no scientific evidence to confirm the product’s safety and efficacy. Its marketers should immediately remove from their web sites and other informational materials any suggestion that WHO considers it to be a safe and effective smoking cessation aid.”
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