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Regulation of e-cigarettes varies across countries and states, ranging from no regulation to banning them entirely. [308] For instance, e-cigarettes containing nicotine are illegal in Japan, forcing the market to use heated tobacco products for cigarette alternatives. [309] Others have introduced strict restrictions and some have licensed devices as medicines such as in the UK. [159] However, as of February 2018 [update], there is no e-cigarette device that has been given a medical license that is commercially sold or available by prescription in the UK. [310] As of 2015 [update], around two thirds of major nations have regulated e-cigarettes in some way. [311] British American Tobacco, through their subsidiary Nicoventures, licensed a nicotine delivery system based on existing asthma inhaler technology from UK-based healthcare company Kind Consumer. [398] In September 2014 a product based on this named Voke obtained approval from the United Kingdom's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency. [399] E-cigarettes containing nicotine have been listed as drug delivery devices in a number of countries, and the marketing of such products has been restricted or put on hold until safety and efficacy clinical trials are conclusive. [336] Since they do not contain tobacco, television advertising in the US is not restricted. [337] Some countries have regulated e-cigarettes as a medical product even though they have not approved them as a smoking cessation aid. [178] A 2014 review stated the emerging phenomenon of e-cigarettes has raised concerns in the health community, governments, and the general public and recommended that e-cigarettes should be regulated to protect consumers. [130] It added, "heavy regulation by restricting access to e-cigarettes would just encourage continuing use of much unhealthier tobacco smoking." [130] A 2014 review said regulation of the e-cigarette should be considered on the basis of reported adverse health effects. [178] Criticism of vaping bans The British Royal College of Midwives states: "While vaping devices such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) do contain some toxins, they are at far lower levels than found in tobacco smoke. If a pregnant woman who has been smoking chooses to use an e-cig and it helps her to quit smoking and stay smokefree, she should be supported to do so." Based on the available evidence on e-cigarette safety, there was also "no reason to believe that use of an e-cig has any adverse effect on breastfeeding." The statement went on to say, "vaping should continue, if it is helpful to quitting smoking and staying smokefree". The UK National Health Service says: "If using an e-cigarette helps you to stop smoking, it is much safer for you and your baby than continuing to smoke." Many women who vape continue to do so during pregnancy because of the perceived safety of e-cigarettes compared to tobacco. [105] United States

a b c d e f g Orellana-Barrios, Menfil A.; Payne, Drew; Mulkey, Zachary; Nugent, Kenneth (2015). "Electronic cigarettes-a narrative review for clinicians". The American Journal of Medicine. 128 (7): 674–81. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2015.01.033. ISSN 0002-9343. PMID 25731134. Many e-cigarette companies market their products as a smoking cessation aid without evidence of effectiveness. [363] E-cigarette marketing has been found to make unsubstantiated health statements (e.g., that they help one quit smoking) including statements about improving psychiatric symptoms, which may be particularly appealing to smokers with mental illness. [57] E-cigarette marketing advocate weight control and emphasize use of nicotine with many flavors. [364] These marketing angles could particularly entice overweight people, young people, and vulnerable groups. [364] Some e-cigarette companies state that their products are green without supporting evidence which may be purely to increase their sales. [187] EconomicsBarrington-Trimis, Jessica L.; Leventhal, Adam M. (2018). "Adolescents' Use of "Pod Mod" E-Cigarettes — Urgent Concerns". New England Journal of Medicine. 379 (12): 1099–1102. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp1805758. ISSN 0028-4793. PMC 7489756. PMID 30134127.

Since 2016 the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) regulated e-cigarettes under the classification of tobacco products and labeled them as electronic nicotine delivery systems. [191] A 2018 report commissioned by the US FDA decided to use the term e-cigarettes, indicating that for some use e-liquids containing no nicotine. [191] Baenziger, Olivia; Ford, Laura; Yazidjoglou, Amelia; Joshy, Grace; Banks, Emily (2021). "E-cigarette use and combustible tobacco cigarette smoking uptake among non-smokers, including relapse in former smokers: umbrella review, systematic review and meta-analysis". BMJ Open. 11 (3): e045603. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045603. ISSN 2044-6055. PMC 8011717. PMID 33785493. Tomashefski, A (21 March 2016). "The perceived effects of electronic cigarettes on health by adult users: A state of the science systematic literature review". Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. 28 (9): 510–515. doi: 10.1002/2327-6924.12358. PMID 26997487. S2CID 42900184.Other devices to deliver inhaled nicotine have been developed. [397] They aim to mimic the ritual and behavioral aspects of traditional cigarettes. [397] Main article: Usage of electronic cigarettes Popularity Estimated trends in the global number of vapers Another common chemical found in e-cigarettes is ketene. When it enters the lungs after inhaled, this chemical causes damage to the cellular structure of lung tissue causing the cells to not function at maximum capacity and not absorb gasses as readily. This can cause shortness of breath which can lead to other health conditions such as tachycardia and respiratory failure. E-cigarette users who use devices that contain nicotine are exposed to its potentially harmful effects. [92]