The studies on the electronic cigarette follow each other but are not alike. In doubt, the Luxembourg government has decided. The electronic cigarette will be banned in public places in Luxembourg in the same way as the normal cigarette. Contacted by The essential, the Ministry of Health defends this ban, which will be effective as of 20th May 2016, and explain the reasons.
«The electronic cigarette is less dangerous than the traditional cigarette, but that does not mean that it is safe», Says a spokesperson for the Ministry of Health. Even though there are not enough scientific studies explaining the long-term effects of active and passive vaping on health, the government explains that it based its decision “on prevention and precautionary considerations". According to the Ministry, "the e-cigarette poses a potential health risk, mainly because of its main ingredients: propylene glycol, glycerine, and nicotine (at varying concentrations)».
The bad influence of vaping
Thus, propylene glycol would penetrate the deep parts of the lung and could, even after short-term exposure, cause irritation to the eyes, pharynx and respiratory tract. In addition, an American study published in early December points to the presence in e-liquids of several toxic products, particularly in the sweet flavors enjoyed by young people.
Moreover, when it comes to young people, the ministry has thought about them a lot by deciding to legislate on vaping. "The electronic cigarette simulates and renormalizes the act of smoking and can therefore stimulate an initiation to smoking leading to nicotine addiction, especially in young people", Argues the spokesperson of the Ministry of Health.
Vapoter to stop smoking?
In October, 120 doctors launched an appeal in France to defend the electronic cigarette. They flatly recommendedthe promotion of the e-cigarette to the general public and the medical profession to develop its use»Seeing it 
a way to reduce tobacco consumption.
The Ministry of Health understands but according to him "e-cigarettes are on a shifting border between promises and threats to tobacco control". The government therefore preferredprevent that heal».
Source : lessentiel.lu
