According to Marina Murphy, scientific advisor to the UK e-cigarette industry association and a senior industry professional, researchers should be wary of the "illusion of understanding" when relying on artificial intelligence for studies. A recent study published in Scientific Reports claimed to have discovered potential harmful substances produced when e-cigarette devices heat up during inhalation. At the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin, a research group used artificial intelligence to simulate the effects of heating e-liquid flavoring chemicals in nicotine e-cigarettes.
The research findings revealed the formation of many harmful chemicals, including 127 classified as "acute toxicity", 153 identified as "health hazards", and 225 labeled as "irritants". It is worth noting that these include a group of chemicals called Volatile Carbonyls (VCs), which are known to pose a threat to health. The sources of Volatile Carbonyls are predicted to be the most popular fruit-flavored, candy-flavored, and dessert-flavored products.
The lead author of this study, chemistry professor and department chair Donal O'Shea, expressed concern over the findings. "Our results reveal significant differences in chemical harm compared to traditional tobacco smoking that we are familiar with. Due to these exposures, we may see a new wave of chronic diseases in 15 to 20 years.
However, Murphy argued that the effects of overheating e-liquid have already been thoroughly researched. "This could lead to the production of carbonyls, but these compounds would make the vapor so corrosive that it would be impossible to inhale," she wrote in response to the research from the Royal College of Surgeons. "New e-cigarette devices are designed with built-in temperature control systems.
She warned that the "scary headlines" could potentially lead smokers who are considering switching to less harmful e-cigarettes to stick with traditional cigarettes.
"E-cigarettes have been proven to be the most popular smoking cessation aid. We need to shift our focus towards addressing issues rather than dwelling on them, to ensure that e-cigarette users can successfully quit smoking in the safest way possible and continue to access the flavors they desire," Murphy stated.
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