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Translational Behavioral Medicine
Published in: Translational Behavioral Medicine 3/2016

01-09-2016 | Practice and Public Health Policies

Society of Behavioral Medicine’s (SBM) position on emerging policy issues regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS): A need for regulation

Authors: Alana M. Rojewski, Nortorious Coleman, Benjamin A. Toll

Published in: Translational Behavioral Medicine | Issue 3/2016

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Abstract

Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), commonly known as electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes), are widely available in the USA, yet almost entirely unregulated on a national level. Researchers are currently gathering data to understand the individual and public health effects of ENDS, as well as the role that ENDS may play in tobacco treatment. Given these uncertainties, regulatory efforts should be aimed at understanding and minimizing any potential harms of ENDS. The Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) supports stronger regulation of ENDS, incorporation of ENDS into clean air policies, and special consideration of safety standards to protect vulnerable populations. SBM also supports research on ENDS to guide policy decisions.
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Metadata
Title
Society of Behavioral Medicine’s (SBM) position on emerging policy issues regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS): A need for regulation
Authors
Alana M. Rojewski
Nortorious Coleman
Benjamin A. Toll
Publication date
01-09-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Translational Behavioral Medicine / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 1869-6716
Electronic ISSN: 1613-9860
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13142-016-0403-y

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