E-cigs the ‘last resort’ to help quit smoking

The American Heart Association’s first policy statement on electronic cigarettes backs the view that the devices are a last resort to help smokers quit.

The American Cancer Society has no formal policy, but took a similar stance in May.

Both groups express great concern about the popular nicotine-vapour products and urge more regulation, especially to keep them away from youth. They also stress that proven smoking cessation methods should always be tried first.