This book provides an overview of the diverse effects of electronic cigarettes (vapes) on human health and their regulatory concerns. It includes a thorough examination of e-cigarettes, covering their historical evolution, chemical composition, metabolomic analysis, health effects, regulatory landscape, and the concerning issue of e-cigarette or vaping-associated lung illness (EVALI) through compelling case studies. As the e-cigarette market constantly evolves, introducing new e-liquid formulations, the book addresses the rising challenges in regulation and monitoring. It also answers critical questions and serves as a reference for e-cigarette researchers and its broader societal implications.
This book contains concise practical insights for physicians, toxicologists, and chemists. It is also relevant for public health experts, policymakers, tobacco-dependence treatment providers, tobacco control advocates/activists, health educators, and enthusiasts alike.
1 History & Evolution of E-cigarettes.- 2 Anatomy of E-cigarettes.- 3
Vaping Trends: Empowering Healthcare Professionals to Address Emerging
Risks.- 4 Marketing Strategies and Tactics used by E-cigarette Industry.- 5
Overview of Legislation and Regulation on E-cigarettes.- 6 E-cigarette
Injuries and Poisoning Crisis and Mitigation Strategies.- 7 Exploring
E-cigarette Metabolomics: Insights from In vitro, In vivo, and Clinical
Investigations.- 8 From Analytical Platforms to Biomarkers: Metabolomic
Analysis of E-cigarette Related Samples.- 9 Metabolomics of Toxic Markers in
E-cigarettes: Unveiling Molecular Insights.- 10 Health Outcomes of
E-cigarette Use or Vaping.- 11 Toxicological Effects of E-Cigarettes on
Cells, Animals, and Humans and Mechanisms of Toxicity.- 12 Emissions from
ENDS.- 13 Recent Developments in Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of
E-cigarette Liquids and Aerosols.- 14 Bibliometric Analysis of E-cigarettes
Emissions.- 15 Emission of Metals from E-cigarettes.- 16 Assessment of
Prevalence, Patterns and Characteristics of E-cigarette Use.- 17 Smoking
Cessation of E-cigarettes: A Current Situation Use and Overview of
Cost-effectiveness Analysis.- 18 Updates on Interventions for E-cigarette
Smoking Cessation.- 19 E-Cigarettes in Malaysia: Public Health Challenges and
Economic Implications.- 20 Electronic Smoking Devices (ESDs): Future
Challenges for Southeast Asia.
Dr. Yin-Hui Leong is a senior lecturer at the National Poison Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. Her areas of specialization include public health, food analysis, food toxicology, and mycology. Dr. Leong has made substantial contributions to the scientific community in the study of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) such as dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs, mycotoxins, and other toxins. She has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals, as well as several chapters in various books. As an expert and representative from Malaysia in the TobLabNet (Tobacco Laboratory Network) of the World Health Organization, Dr. Leong is currently conducting research on tobacco and electronic cigarettes, funded by both the World Health Organization and the Malaysian Ministry of Health.
Ts. Ahmad Shalihin Mohd Samin completed his BSc and MSc in Toxicology from Universiti Sains Malaysia. Recently, he also completed his PhD in Toxicology. He has been recognized as a professional technologist in chemical technology by the Malaysian Board of Technology (MBOT) since 2019. He is a principal researcher at the National Poison Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. Currently, Ts. Shalihin is involved in a toxicological study on environmental health, focusing on the chemical carcinogen dioxins and their impact on Malaysian firefighters. In addition to his work on dioxins, he serves as the Principal Investigator for research on the availability of vape products in Malaysian retail. This project is funded by the World Health Organization, Western Pacific Region (WHO WPRO).
