United States public health officials need to correct e‐cigarette health misinformation.

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Title: United States public health officials need to correct e‐cigarette health misinformation.
Authors: Pesko, Michael F., Cummings, K. Michael, Douglas, Clifford E., Foulds, Jonathan, Miller, Thomas, Rigotti, Nancy A., Warner, Kenneth E.
Source: Addiction. May2023, Vol. 118 Issue 5, p785-788. 4p.
Subjects: Lung injuries, Electronic cigarettes, Smoking cessation, Public health, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (U.S.), Health, Information resources, Communication, Misinformation, Public officers, Smoking, Tobacco products, Health promotion, Trust
Abstract: The authors applaud the Surgeon General of the U.S. for launching an initiative to reduce health misinformation about electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). They talk about examples that continue to be propagated by the U.S. public health officials, issue that the CDC lacks, and the SG-sponsored public information website about e-cigarettes entitled "Know the Risks: E-cigarettes and Young People."
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:The authors applaud the Surgeon General of the U.S. for launching an initiative to reduce health misinformation about electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). They talk about examples that continue to be propagated by the U.S. public health officials, issue that the CDC lacks, and the SG-sponsored public information website about e-cigarettes entitled "Know the Risks: E-cigarettes and Young People."
ISSN:09652140
DOI:10.1111/add.16097