Electronic Cigarette Alert

Electronic cigarettes are products in which a liquid in a special cartridge is heated to generate a smoke mist, which is then inhaled by the user.

Electronic cigarettes are products in which a liquid in a special cartridge is heated to generate a smoke mist, which is then inhaled by the user.

Although often confused with heated cigarettes, heated cigarettes are different from e-cigarettes in that they "generate smoke by electrically heating tobacco leaves or processed products made from tobacco leaves with a dedicated device, without burning them.

Health effects of e-cigarettes and precautions for their use In the United States, cases of lung disease and other health hazards suspected to be caused by e-cigarettes have been reported. The United States is currently investigating the cause of these adverse health effects and recommends against the use of all electronic cigarettes.

Respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea, shortness of breath, and chest pain have been reported, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, and symptoms such as fever and fatigue.

Although the relationship between the use of electronic cigarettes and the risk of illness and death is not clear at this time, the risk of adverse health effects cannot be ruled out in light of the overseas situation described above. If you feel ill after using electronic cigarettes, such as if you experience respiratory symptoms such as difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or chest pain, stop using the product immediately and seek medical attention.

  1. Information collected to date

1) Situation in the U.S. ・A number of cases of adverse health effects believed to have been caused by electronic cigarettes have been publicly reported to have involved the use of electronic cigarettes containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a marijuana-related ingredient. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state health officials have found that THC-containing e-cigarette products, particularly those obtained informally, have been implicated in many cases of lung injury associated with the use of e-cigarette products (EVALI) and play a major role in their occurrence. Patient reports and product sample testing data suggest that EVALI is associated with many cases of e-cigarette product use-related lung injury (EVALI) and plays a major role in its occurrence. The laboratory data also suggest that vitamin E acetate, a commonly used additive in THC-containing e-cigarette products, is strongly associated with the occurrence of EVALI. However, it is also noted that in some cases there is insufficient evidence to conclude that other chemicals, including those in THC or non-THC products, are not a factor.

In Japan, products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a marijuana-related ingredient, are prohibited to be imported into, manufactured, sold, or possessed in Japan because they violate the Cannabis Control Law or the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control Law.

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