In relation to the Government’s current proposal to impose a total ban on electronic cigarettes, heat- not-burn and other new tobacco products, the College is in full unison with the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine’s view in favour of the proposal. By using these new tobacco products, there is growing evidence that there would be higher health risks to the individuals. In addition to being an ineffective approach to smoking cessation, they may serve as a gateway for the younger generation to pick up cigarette smoking. Last but not least, more countries are prohibiting electronic cigarettes and other new tobacco products. So, for the sake of our next generations to come, no more e-cigarettes and related products please!
